The nurse is making a first visit with a client receiving home care for COPD. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take when driving to, and walking into, the client's home?
A) Use isolated stairs instead of the elevator in apartment buildings.
B) Lock the car doors after putting things away in the car.
C) Check agency guidelines before giving a ride to a client.
D) Park the car on a side street, not right in front of the client's residence.
C
Feedback:
The nurse should check agency guidelines before giving a ride to a client or to a family member to make sure insurance is valid in this situation. The nurse should also look before entering an elevator; in buildings, use common walkways, avoiding isolated stairs, lock the car doors immediately when getting inside before putting things away, park the car in full view of the client's residence, and avoid parking in alleys or on deserted side streets, if at all possible.
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