A Nurse Makes an Initial Visit to a Homebound Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Thank you. I would enjoy having a cup of coffee with you."
• B) "Thank you, but I would prefer to proceed with the assessment."
• C) "No, but thank you. I never accept drinks from patients or families."
• D) "Our agency policy prohibits me from eating or drinking in patients' homes."

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