Why Is It Important for the Home Health Nurse to Interview

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for the home health nurse to interview an 82-year-old patient following the patient's fall in the home?

• A) So that the incident can be reflected in the home health nurse's documentation
• B) To help the patient gain insight into the cause of the fall
• C) In order to guarantee no further falls
• D) To collect data for research purposes

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