The nurse is evaluating the need to refer a patient with osteoarthritis for a home care visit to be sure the patient can function in accomplishing daily activities independently. What is the nurse's first priority?
A) Determine if the patient has had home visits before and if the experience was positive.
B) Check the patient's ability to bathe without any assistance the next day.
C) Have the patient demonstrate the learned skills at the end of the teaching session.
D) Arrange a physical therapy visit before the patient is discharged from the hospital.

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To begin the assessment of adherence, it is first important to clarify with the patient (a) their beliefs and perceptions about their health risk status, (b) their existing knowledge about cardiovascular disease risk reduction, (c) any prior experience with health care professionals, and (d) their degree of confidence with controlling the disease. The other actions allow evaluation of the patient's short-term response to teaching.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Need to Refer a Patient