A home health nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided paresis secondary to a stroke.Which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because home health care is often intermittent,and because a reliance on others is not always possible over the long term,a primary objective for the nurse is to facilitate self-care so that clients may remain in their home.This allows clients to have some control over their life and can help prevent hopelessness and a loss of self-esteem.Although assistance may be needed,such as from a private duty nurse,the home care nurse,or family members,this assistance should come after helping clients to help themselves.

A Home Health Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who