Which intervention demonstrates the community mental health nurse's understanding of the potential risks that home visits present?

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It is crucial that the nurse who is planning a home visit evaluate the potential risks of that visit before beginning the actual interventions.Risk evaluation always includes the patient's history,especially current emotional and behavioral status.Calling ahead to make an appointment is standard procedure and is more directed towards respect than safety.Having access to a telephone is good practice but has little impact on minimizing risk.It is not recommended to set the expectation that the family will receive a gift with each visit.

Which Intervention Demonstrates the Community Mental Health Nurse's Understanding of the Potential