A nurse is providing home care to a client. What safety guideline should the nurse follow during home visits?
A) Carry a fully charged cell phone.
B) Run in the other direction if a family dog seems aggressive.
C) Wear a badge with the full name.
D) Give the family members your residence phone number.
A
Feedback:
A nurse providing home care must carry a charged cell phone at all times. This helps the nurse to call the police or family members in case of any danger. A nurse on a home visit should not run in the other direction if a family dog seems aggressive. Sensing danger, this may provoke the dog to attack the nurse. A nurse should wear a badge with only the first name and last initial rather than a badge with the full name. A nurse need not give his or her residence phone number to the family members.
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