You are admitting two new patients to your local home health care service. These patients live within two blocks of each other and both homes are in a high-crime area. What action best protects your personal safety?
A) Drive a car that is hard to break into.
B) Keep your satchel close to you at all times.
C) Do not leave anything in the car that might be stolen.
D) Do not wear expensive jewelry.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Do not drive an expensive car or wear expensive jewelry when making visits. While all of these answers might be wise precautions to take, the other suggestions address property rather than personal safety.
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