A psychiatric home health nurse makes home visits in a neighborhood that has a high incidence of reported crimes. What reasonable safety measures should the nurse implement during home visits? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Make all visits in the daytime
2. Ask for a police escort during visits
3. Call the client before arrival at the home
4. Carry a cell phone at all times
5. Ask to be accompanied on visits by a co-worker
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: Make all visits in the daytime. Never enter a crime-filled neighborhood in the dark.
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