Final answer:
The best response is that a prescription from the mother's primary healthcare provider is needed for home health services. Home health care can be given to individuals in family living situations, and a home health agency can provide professional care as prescribed by a doctor.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct nursing response to the statement "Mom can come and live with me, but I will need help. I am going to call a home health agency to see her" is a. Your mother's primary health care provider will have to write a prescription for home health. Home health services can indeed be provided to individuals living with family members. This includes a variety of services such as nursing care, physical therapy, and other forms of assistance depending on the needs of the patient. It is typically necessary to have a doctor's prescription to initiate these services, which will also outline the type of services needed and the frequency they should be provided.
Contrary to the misunderstanding that home health agencies only provide services in long-term care facilities, these agencies are equipped to deliver care in a patient's home. Also, while one can directly hire a caregiver, involving a home health agency can ensure that the care provided is professional and tailored to the specific medical requirements of the patient.