A home health nurse is doing an initial visit to a family who has a child living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Upon arrival, the nurse observes that the floors are cluttered with toys, kitchen utensils are not properly stored and cabinet doors do not have safety locks. What should be the initial action taken by the nurse?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A home health nurse is doing an initial visit to a family who has a child living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Upon arrival, the nurse observes that the floors are cluttered with toys, kitchen utensils are not properly stored and cabinet doors do not have safety locks.    What should be the initial action taken by the nurse? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Inform the family to put away the toys and kitchen utensils

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Contact the nursing supervisor to report the issue

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Educate the family about maintaining a home environment for a child with ASD

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Assess the circumstances that led to the mess

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