Author Question: Which of the following is recommended to ensure safety for the home health care nurse? A) ... (Read 55 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is recommended to ensure safety for the home health care nurse?

A) Traveling with another nurse
B) Carrying a cell phone
C) Talking to family members
D) Refusing assignments

Question 2

What must a nurse do before altering the arrangement of furniture in the home to facilitate care?

A) Nothing; the nurse may move the furniture if needed.
B) Document the need to move the furniture.
C) Tell the client that the furniture has to be moved.
D) Ask the client's permission to move the furniture.

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The nurse must evaluate the safety of the neighborhood before making the first home visit. Guidelines for safety of the nurse include carrying a cell phone programmed with emergency numbers. In most instances, it is not economically feasible to travel with another nurse. Talking to family members and refusing assignments do not ensure safety.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The nurse may believe the furniture in the client's home needs to be rearranged to allow the use of equipment and to remove safety hazards, but the client should give permission before any changes are made. It is not necessary to document the need to move furniture.