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lunatika

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When a home health nurse visits a family for the first time, what is the nurse's primary goal?
 
  a. Complete physical examinations on as many family members as time allows.
  b. Have the family complete as many assessment tools as time allows.
  c. Make sure all records, including third-party payer information, are accurate.
  d. Observe and interview the family to identify family strengths and needs.

Question 2

After completing an assessment, the nurse discusses with the family some actions that needed to be taken and refers to the wife in the family as an incredible organizer. Which of the following goals is the nurse trying to achieve by making this statement?
 
  a. Making the husband proud that he had married his wife
  b. Making the wife feel very complimented and positive
  c. Encouraging the wife to volunteer to follow through on all the needed actions
  d. Reinforcing for the family some of the strengths of one of their family members



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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