Asked by Corinna Ragsdale on Jul 12, 2024
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The nurse is visiting a patient who lives alone in a two-room house.The patient requires wound care and medication management,but his health is not expected to improve much,even with care.There is no running water in the house,and the bathroom is in disrepair and filthy.At the first home visit,which of the following should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
A) Wound status
B) Patient concerns
C) Ability to perform care independently
D) End-of-life planning
Wound Status
The current condition of a wound, including its size, depth, type of tissue exposed, and signs of infection or healing.
End-Of-Life Planning
The process of making decisions about the care and treatments you want or don't want during the final phase of life.
Running Water
Water that is supplied to a point of use through piping from a natural or artificial source.
- Acquire knowledge on the targets and intentions behind home health care.
- Comprehend the principles of patient education, ensure safety, and manage medication within home care environments.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the targets and intentions behind home health care.
- Comprehend the principles of patient education, ensure safety, and manage medication within home care environments.
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