At the beginning of a day that will involve several home visits, the nurse has ensured that the health care agency has a copy of her daily schedule. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?

Question

A) It allows the agency to keep track for payment to the nurse.
B) It supports safety precautions for the nurse when making a home care visit.
C) It allows for greater flexibility for the nurse and his or her colleagues for changes in assignments.
D) It allows the patient to cancel appointments with minimal inconvenience.

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Whenever a nurse makes a home visit, the agency should know the nurse's schedule and the locations of the visits. The other answers are incorrect because providing the agency with a copy of the daily schedule is not for the purpose of correctly paying the nurse or for the ease of the nurse in changing assignments. It is also not intended for the patient's ease in canceling appointments.