A home care nurse performs the initial visit to a patient who is soon being discharged from a rehabilitation facility. This initial visit is to assess what the patient can do and to see what he will need when discharged home. What does this help ensure for the patient?

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A home care nurse may visit the patient in the hospital, interview the patient and the family, and review the ADL sheet to learn which activities the patient can perform. This helps ensure that continuity of care is provided and that the patient does not regress, but instead maintains the independence gained while in the hospital or rehabilitation setting. This initial visit does not ensure social relationships, family assistance, or realistic expectations.

A Home Care Nurse Performs the Initial Visit to a Patient