Which of the following factor(s) may help determine how many home visits are made to a particular family? (Select all that apply.)
a. Agency's policies regarding eligibility for services
b. Family's feelings about the home visit and willingness to continue
c. Nurse's perception of the amount of time needed to complete required tasks
d. Reimbursement policies of third-party payers
ANS: A, B, D
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A nurse working with a severely depressed client who displays withdrawn behavior and marked
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