After completing the initial assessment, the nurse is able to identify

After completing the initial assessment, the nurse is able to identify the client’s teaching needs as well as the support system in the home environment. The main reason that education is a common intervention in the home care setting is related to:

1. Lack of knowledge related to health conditions and self-care.
2. The fact that there is little time to complete education in the acute care setting.
3. The fact that teaching someone who is willing to learn is easier in the home.
4. The need for reimbursement for education by Medicare.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: One of the most common health issues that nurses address with clients in home care settings is lack of knowledge related to health conditions and self-care. Client education is considered a skill reimbursed by Medicare.
Rationale 2: While this may be true in some situations it is not the reason that education is a focus of home health nursing care. Not all home care clients come from acute care, and education is still implemented in this setting.
Rationale 3: Not all home clients are willing or ready to learn, even though they are in their own home environment.
Rationale 4: Client education is considered a skill reimbursed by Medicare.