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Patients and families with no access to running water may be advised to use alcohol-based gels to clean their hands before providing care.
True
The home health nurse's role includes being judgmental towards the patient and family.
False
Infection control in home health care focuses on protecting only the patient from contagious diseases.
False
Patients with inadequate facilities at home may face challenges in controlling disease transmission.
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Home health clients taking multiple medications are not at a higher risk of self-administration errors.
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Nurses in home health care do not need to consider how microorganisms are transmitted in the home environment.
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Medication noncompliance in home health patients is always intentional.
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All home health patients should use weekly medication organizers to manage their medications.
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Updating the medication list is one of the interventions required to address medication safety issues in home health care.
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Polypharmacy, or the use of multiple medications, is associated with an increased risk of falls among home care clients.
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Environmental adjustments in the client's home are necessary to reduce the risk of infection transmission.
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The home health nurse should observe the client carrying out activities of daily living to assess their risk of falling.
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Home health nurses are responsible for teaching patients and their families to manage complex medical technologies in the home setting.
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The use of medical devices in the home setting is completely safe and does not require any special precautions or oversight.
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Home health nurses face potential safety risks only when driving to their clients' homes, but not within the home environment itself.
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Inappropriate medication usage is a significant concern among elderly patients receiving home health care services, according to a study cited in the text.
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A study mentioned in the text found no association between rates of falls and home care clients in Ontario, Canada.
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According to a study referenced in the text, home care is more cost-effective than hospital care for certain medical conditions.
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