The nurse is completing the home-care flow sheet. When should the nurse plan to return this sheet to the home health agency?
a. In 2 days
b. Within 6 hours
c. Within 24 hours
d. Before the patient is discharged
ANS: C
C. In most situations, a flow sheet documenting a home health care visit should be returned to the home health care facility or agency within 24 hours of the visit. A. D. The sheet needs to be returned before 2 days or before the patient is discharged. B. It would be unrealistic to expect the checklist to be returned to the agency within 6 hours.
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