The Nurse Is Evaluating the Need to Refer a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating the need to refer a patient with osteoarthritis for a home care visit to be sure the patient can function in accomplishing daily activities independently. What is the nurse's first priority?

• A) Determine if the patient has had home visits before and if the experience was positive.
• B) Check the patient's ability to bathe without any assistance the next day.
• C) Have the patient demonstrate the learned skills at the end of the teaching session.
• D) Arrange a physical therapy visit before the patient is discharged from the hospital.

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