After a completing a home visit, which of the following would be the priority action for the nurse?
a. Submit the insurance and other third-party payer forms correctly.
b. Call the family and determine their satisfaction with the visit.
c. Complete the documentation and discuss questions beyond the nurse's expertise with a consultant.
d. Order the necessary supplies and equipment for the return visit.
ANS: C
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a. "The medication is usually taken for a lifetime." b. "The medication is taken until you are seizure-free." c. "Seizures are unpredictable, and therefore so is the drug regimen." d. "Seizure disorders may be cured with anticonvulsants."