After the Initial Assessment of a Home Care Patient, the Nurse

question 52

Multiple Choice

After the initial assessment of a home care patient, the nurse identifies areas in which the patient can improve their health status. What should the nurse do with this information? Select all that apply.

• A)Work with the patient to set goals.
• B)Write this information in the plan of care.
• C)Contract with the patient to meet the goals.
• D)Discuss with the family what to do with the information.

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