An older patient requires intravenous medication to be infused three times a day. The nurse instructs the spouse to provide these infusions. How frequently should the nurse plan to make home-care visits to this patient?
a. Daily
b. Never
c. Twice a week
d. Every 2 weeks
ANS: B
B. If the patient can manage the care either independently or with help from a family member, the services of a home health nurse may not be required. A. C. D. Since the family member is able to provide the medication, services of a home-care nurse would not be needed daily, twice a week, or every 2 weeks.
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