Which area is appropriate to include in a physical assessment of the home?

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Physical assessment of the home environment is an essential element of the home care assessment.The major areas of the home environment assessment include physical features of the home,access to the home,sanitary conditions,the presence of utilities (phone,electricity,plumbing),safety features,and access to transportation and emergency support.The nurse may evaluate sanitary conditions and cleanliness of the bathroom;however,there is no reason to check inside the china cabinet.Although the nurse may want to evaluate the nursery,it is inappropriate to request to see the inside of the infant's keepsake box.The purpose of a physical assessment of the home is to assess safety issues,such as sanitary conditions and the presence of utilities,not to account for the client's possessions or to look inside drawers.

Which Area Is Appropriate to Include in a Physical Assessment