The nurse has a home visit scheduled with a client. What should the nurse remember about the environment of home care?
1. Is generally easier than hospital care
2. Belongs to the client
3. Is best for acute illnesses
4. Is the safest way to practice nursing
Answer: 2
1. Home health care is not always easier than the hospital, due to the decrease in resources for the nurse.
2. This setting belongs to the client, and the nurse must communicate a respect for the client's boundaries.
3. The setting for acute illness depends on the severity of the illness.
4. The home health setting often is not as safe as the hospital setting.
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