Which of the following actions should a nurse take to ensure personal

Which of the following actions should a nurse take to ensure personal safety when engaging in home visits? (Select all that apply.)

a. Always sit between the client and the exit, and, when in doubt, leave the situation
b. Be sure of the correct address and always have a GPS system
c. Carry a cell phone and drive in a well-maintained car with a full gas tank
d. Have enough money that you can buy your way out of trouble
e. Only accept assignments within a few blocks of your own home
f.
Take self-protection courses such as karate and carry a weapon for your own defense

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A, C
Plan ahead with the correct address, directions, and information about who will be in the home; tell the office where you will be and check in regularly; carry a cell phone, possibly a pager, and a small amount of money; dress for function and mobility, wear a name tag, and be sure your vehicle is in good repair with a full gas tank and emergency equipment. Carrying a weapon typically results in the weapon being used against you.