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Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The home health nurse will visit a client who has just been referred to the agency for services. During the initial visit, which intervention would take priority?

1. Develop a plan of care and discuss it with the client.
2. Explain the nurse's role in assisting the client.
3. Determine the client's need for additional services.
4. Complete a physical assessment.

Question 2

Which factor differentiates the role of the home health nurse from the role of the nurse in the hospital setting?

1. The home atmosphere is more relaxed.
2. A larger number of family members are present.
3. There are fewer supplies with which to work.
4. The nurse is a guest in the client's home.

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
The first step in establishing the nurse-client relationship will be to explain the nurse's role and what the client can expect of the nurse. This is consistent with the introductory stage of the rela-tionship in any setting. The other options are important but are not the priority initial nursing ac-tion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
The client is the guest in the hospital, whereas the nurse is the guest in the client's home. 1. This is not universally true. 2. Some clients have no family. 3. The home health nurse will either have the necessary supplies or know how to access them.