Which one of the following roles of the home health care nurse ...

[lilldybug07]

Which one of the following roles of the home health care nurse illustrates the role of coordinator of services?
 
  A) Providing certification for home care
  B) Providing direct physical care to the client
  C) Providing information about community resources
  D) Educating the client and caregiver about wound care

Question 2

Although all of the following components are important, which two components of nursing care are identified by home health care nurses as most important when caring for clients in the home?
 
  A) Computer knowledge, cultural diversity
  B) Physical assessment, infection control
  C) Communications, technical skills
  D) Documentation, problem solving

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The home health care nurse is generally the coordinator of all other health care providers visiting the client. He or she is also responsible for coordinating community resources needed by the client. The nurse does not provide certification. Providing direct care is a part of the caregiver role, whereas educating about wound care is part of the educator role.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Home health care nurses have identified the following areas of knowledge as most important: legal regulations, physical assessment, body mechanics, nursing diagnoses, and infection control.

[lilldybug07]

TYSM

[TheDev123]

Excellent