A nurse is caring for an older adult client in the home
The nurse concludes that the client needs an x-ray to determine if he has pneumonia and requires oxygen for shortness of breath. The nurse calls to inform the physician of the client's status and then makes arrangements to carry out the physician's orders. In this scenario, what role does the nurse play?
A) Case manager
B) Nurse practitioner
C) Clinical nurse specialist
D) Advanced practitioner
Ans: A
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Case management means the nurse coordinates many resources to maximize the opportunity for people to manage their own health care at home.
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