A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted for an acute respiratory incident. The client will be discharged to long-term care before being able to go home
One nurse will plan this entire span of services for the client. Which type of care plan would be the most appropriate for this approach to client care?
1. individualized care
2. case management
3. clinical care
4. computerized care
ANS: 2
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