The nurse is visiting the client in the home to complete dressing changes and administer antibiotics. The nurse finishes care, and is preparing to document findings and care given
Which of the following is accurate regarding the charting for the home health nurse? 1. The nurse retrieves the chart from the physician's office before the visit.
2. The primary nurse keeps the chart at all times.
3. The chart is kept with the client so that the family can chart events.
4. The nurse obtains the cart from the agency before the visit.
3
Rationale: In home health care, many different disciplines might be delivering care, including the family. The chart is kept at the client's bedside in the home so that it is available to all caregivers providing care, including the family.
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