Before a patient returns home, the first priority for the family member or caregiver should be which item? A. Practice appropriate and safe transfer techniques. B. Assess the safety of the home environment. C. Purchase aids such as shower stools and

Before a patient returns home, the first priority for the family member or caregiver should be **B. Assess the safety of the home environment.** Ensuring that the home environment is safe is crucial to prevent accidents and to facilitate the patient's recovery and independence. Once the safety of the environment has been assessed, the caregiver can then practice safe transfer techniques, consider aids, and assess fall risks as part of creating a supportive and safe home for the patient.