A child asks the home health nurse to "skip" (omit) one of his treatments and play a game with him. The nurse visit is scheduled for one hour and that is all that he or she is being paid for by the home health agency

Question

The best response by the nurse is which of the following? a. "Yes, I can do that, as you are far more important to me than this treatment."
b. "I am the home health nurse. I give treatments and I can't play games."
c. "Let me ask your mother if she will have time to play a game with you later."
d. "Let's see if we can finish the treatment and still have time to play a short game."

Answer 1

D

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A Incorrect. The treatment comes first, and, if time allows, a game is permitted as long as the scheduled time is maintained.
B Incorrect. To be thought, perhaps, but left unsaid, harsh and inhuman.
C Incorrect. The child has asked you the nurse to play the game, not the mother.
D Correct. Home care nurses are professionals who are there to help maintain health. If the home care nurse can set up a schedule that ensures treatment protocols are being carried out, it may be possible to have some time to play a game.