Which Actions Should a Nurse Take to Ensure Personal Safety

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which actions should a nurse take to ensure personal safety when engaging in home visits? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Always sit between the client and the exit,and,when in doubt,leave the situation
• B)Be sure of the correct address and always have a GPS system
• C)Carry a cell phone and drive in a well-maintained car with a full gas tank
• D)Have enough money that you can buy your way out of trouble
• E)Only accept assignments within a few blocks of your own home
• F)Take self-protection courses such as karate and carry a weapon for your own defense

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