When the RN is making the first home visit to a patient after hospital discharge, what...
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Get the help from social worker for arranging first home visit..
Prior information to be given to family and Patient regarding the visit..
Consider and give priority to the important needs..
Check the present vitals and patient condition..
Check the patient discharge summary and follow up
Evaluate the level of health improvement and any complications, and drug side effects.
Record the date and time of visit, physical assessment,patient present condition, and care rendered..
Provide health teaching to patient and family..
Make appointment for next visit..
This information will help formulate future patient care in the home setting..
Social worker, occupational therapist, registered nurse are the interprofessional team members might be included for home visit..
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