Which of the following would be the nurse's primary goal during the first visit to home-bound clients?
a. To assess the health of all family members and the immediate environment
b. To discuss the time and financial limits to the care the nurse can give
c. To establish rapport with the clients and work with them to define mutually agreeable goals
d. To implement the nursing care plan established before hospital discharge
Question 2
As the nurse entered the house of an elderly couple and was invited to sit, three cats rubbed against the nurse's legs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate comment for the nurse to make?
a. Are these cats hungry? Or do they want something else?
b. Cats can really cause health problems. Would you like me to call the animal shelter for you?
c. Would you like to introduce me to your cats?
d. Would you please lock up your cats until we're done?
NURSE
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