On the first home visit, a nurse explained to an elderly couple how the nurse could help them. Who would be the most knowledgeable concerning the couple's health needs?
a. The nurse who had analyzed all of the background data
b. The hospital case manager who had coordinated the couple's care
c. The elderly couple themselves
d. The nurse who had been the primary care provider in the hospital before discharge
ANS: C
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