The home health nurse is seeing an 80-year-old patient for the first time at his home. In developing a home plan of care, what is the nurse's highest priority for this visit?
a. Assessing the proximity of family members
b. Planning for a nutritious diet
c. Planning activities for functional status
d. Assessing the home for safety
ANS: D
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