The nurse is teaching experienced postpartum nurses about home care visits. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply
1. "I should tell the family to put any guns or knives away."
2. "It is best to wear professional street clothes to visits."
3. "If I encounter a crime in progress, I should leave the area."
4. "Jewelry is a good way to demonstrate my professionalism."
5. "Ignoring my ‘gut' feelings might lead to an unsafe situation."
Correct
3, 5
Rationale:
1. The nurse should leave immediately if guns or knives are visible.
2. It is best to wear clothing that identifies the nurse as a health care professional, such as scrubs or a lab coat.
3. Personal safety is paramount. If a crime is encountered, the nurse should leave immediately and call 911.
4. Jewelry should be avoided, as it might make the nurse a target of robbery.
5. When a situation feels instinctually unsafe, the nurse should leave immediately.
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