Author Question: A home health nurse was visiting an assigned multiproblem family. The grandmother welcomed her in. ... (Read 33 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A home health nurse was visiting an assigned multiproblem family. The grandmother welcomed her in. Two toddlers were playing on the floor, but none of the other adults was present. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a. Complete a developmental assessment on the two toddlers playing on the floor.
b. Focus on interacting with the grandmother, who is caring for the toddlers.
c. Refuse to stay because none of the other adults were present.
d. Spend the majority of time discussing the need for interaction with the toddlers.

Question 2

A home health nurse did not know what to do when a family was home but did not invite the nurse in. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a. Leave a note saying the nurse would come back, and return as stated in the note.
b. Give care to someone who wants nursing care services.
c. Report the incident to the agency supervisor and ask to be reassigned elsewhere.
d. Stay for awhile; the family might change their mind and let the nurse in.