Author Question: A home health nurse has thoroughly evaluated the home environment of a patient who will continue ... (Read 78 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A home health nurse has thoroughly evaluated the home environment of a patient who will continue receiving a narcotic analgesic at home after discharge from the hospital. The nurse should be concerned if there is

A) a lack of air conditioning in the home.
B) a lack of cleanliness in the kitchen.
C) a loose rug on the floor.
D) no washer or dryer.

Question 2

When educating a patient concerning how the environment affects safe drug administration, the nurse will include the importance of

A) rapport between the patient and the health care provider.
B) a well-balanced life including work and family.
C) taking medications in a private, rather than public, setting.
D) proper methods to discard unneeded medications.