The nurse is to see a patient who requires dressing changes. Which staff member obtains the required supplies to be used during the home health care visit?
a. Nurse
b. Physician
c. Social worker
d. Home health aide
ANS: A
A. In the home, the nurse making the visits is responsible for bringing supplies to ensure safe care. The nurse carries extra common supplies, such as various sizes of urinary catheters, sterile dressing gauze, different types of tape, and alcohol wipes, to be prepared for whatever care the patient may need. B. C. D. The physician, social worker, and home health aide are not responsible for ensuring supplies are available when providing patient care in the home.
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