A Nurse Makes an Initial Visit to a Homebound Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

• A) "No,thank you.I do not use products that contain caffeine."
• B) "Thank you.I would enjoy having a cup of coffee with you."
• C) "Thank you,but I would prefer to proceed with the assessment."
• D) "Our agency policy prohibits me from eating or drinking in patients' homes."

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