A nurse is planning a home visit for a family. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Study information regarding the family from agency records and other sources.
b. Make a contract with the family that states specific goals and objectives.
c. Identify how the home visit will be financed.
d. Understand the situation from the familys perspective.
Answer: a. Study information regarding the family from agency records and other sources.
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