The home health nurse is making the first visit to a client who will continue to need sterile dressing changes after abdominal surgery.In assessing the home environment,which must be considered when performing the home dressing change?
A)There is dust on many of the surfaces.
B)The furniture appears worn.
C)There is a cat that is allowed on the furniture.
D)There are dirty dishes on the dining room table.

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The presence of a cat that is allowed on the furniture poses a risk of contamination to the sterile field needed for dressing changes.

The Home Health Nurse Is Making the First Visit to a Client