A nurse is making a visit to a client in the home. As a home ...

[lunatika]

A nurse is making a visit to a client in the home. As a home health care nurse you may be expected to accomplish which of the following?
 
  A) Complete an assessment on each visit.
  B) Provide support to the client and family.
  C) Administer treatments and medications.
  D) Document actions regarding patient, activities, and progress.
  E) Communicate and collaborate with other members of the health team.

Question 2

Health care costs are increasing as technology and related services increase.
 
  Patients interact with many health care providers, such as RNs, LPNs, physicians, physical therapists, medical technologists, radiation technologists, specialists, and others employed in health care. As a result of the complexity of care and multiple providers, health care is becoming fragmented. What are the major results of fragmented care?
 
  A) Less confusion for clients regarding treatment.
  B) Increased medication errors.
  C) Clients receive more specialized care.
  D) Lack of continuity of care.

[tofugiraffe]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
All of the above. Home health care nurses may provide all of these activities in the home setting.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Fragmented care increases health care costs and the number of providers/specialists seeing the client. A lack of continuity of care often results, increasing the client's confusion, and medication errors may increase. Although clients often receive specialized care and services, there may be conflicting care plans.

[lunatika]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jamesnevil303]

Gracias!