When Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Care Versus

question 6

Multiple Choice

When weighing the advantages and disadvantages of home care versus hospital-based clinics for perinatal services,what should the nurse keep in mind in relation to home care perinatal services?

• A) It is more dangerous for vulnerable neonates at risk of acquiring an infection from the nurse.
• B) It is more cost-effective for the nurse than office visits.
• C) Home care allows the nurse to interact with and include family members in teaching.
• D) It is made possible by the ready supply of nurses with expertise in maternity care.

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