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HOME VISIT

 The nurse should talk directly to each family member of the family
in away that communicate that each one is valued

 Clear question must be asked so family members expected to give
clear answers

 When the answers are fuzzy or gray, the nurse should seek
clarification until the answer be clear

 The nurse always be a model of confidence

 The nurse should validate the accuracy of the initial assessments

 Collect additional data the family

 Identify any new problems that arise

 Work at mutual goal setting for problem solution with client and
family

 Restructure priorities based on new data

 Implement nursing interventions as planned or modify the plan as
the situation dictates

 Use the home facilities as possible

 Refer to the community resources if needed

 Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing interventions in term of
the client's response.

Closing phase;

 The nurse terminates the visit with brief review of the important
points

 She stresses the positive aspects, and emphasizing family strength

 She repeats the plans the client, family will carry out in her absence
 Together the family and the nurse plan on the next visit

 Establishing a date and approximate time convenient for the nurse
and family.

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