Which Nursing Action Supports the Joint Commission (TJCs)safety Goals for Providing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action supports The Joint Commission (TJCs) safety goals for providing home care to an older adult patient?

• A) Verifying the patient's first and last name during each visit
• B) Administering all prescribed medications to the patient during scheduled visits
• C) Recommending the use of throw rugs on hard wood floors to prevent patient falls
• D) Asking family members to smoke in another room when oxygen is in use by the patient

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Definitions:

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