A home health nurse has called his patient to arrange an initial ...

[CharlieWard]

A home health nurse has called his patient to arrange an initial home visit and has driven to the home. What is the nurse's objective in the first few minutes of the visit?
 
  a. Develop rapport and trust with the patient and family.
  b. Gather demographic data and complete the referral form.
  c. Assess the patient's most important health needs.
  d. Determine the patient's needs for ongoing care.

Question 2

A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in multiple traumatic injuries. He was hospitalized for 8 days in the intensive care unit and 3 days on the surgical floor. He has been discharged home with home health support.
 
  Identify the primary goal of his home care.
  a. Provide comprehensive direct care.
  b. Promote sleep and rest for healing.
  c. Teach the patient and family how to provide care.
  d. Explain how home care differs from hospital care.

[ebonylittles]

Answer to Question 1

A
All of these objectives are appropriate for the home health visit. However, the first few minutes of the initial visit set the tone for the relationship among client, nurse, family, and agency. In that time, the nurse focuses on developing rapport and trust. Once rapport and trust have been developed, the nurse can gather data, assess the client, and determine the need for ongoing care.

Answer to Question 2

C
The primary goal in home healthcare is to promote self-care. Nursing activities are directed at fostering independence or teaching the family or other caregivers to assist the client with ongoing needs. Care continues to be comprehensive; however, rather than providing direct care for all needs, the emphasis shifts toward fostering independence.

[CharlieWard]

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[ebonylittles]

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