A home health nurse is about to visit a family at their home.However,the nurse is feeling uncomfortable about getting out of her car because a group of young adults across the street are drinking and fighting among themselves.Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

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Personal safety is an issue.Home visits are generally very safe; however,as with all worksites,the possibility of violence exists.Therefore,the nurse needs to use caution.If a reasonable question exists about the safety of making a visit,the nurse should not make the visit.The home health nurse should be educated about what to do in this situation before it occurs and should not need to call the agency to ask for their advice when faced with this situation.The priority would be to leave the situation before calling the family.The nurse should not place him/herself in a potentially violent situation by choosing to enter the home.

A Home Health Nurse Is About to Visit a Family