The population nurse case manager is preparing a case management plan for a client. What should the nurse remember about this type of plan when creating it for the client?
1. It is generic.
2. It is static.
3. It is time-limited.
4. It is outcomes-based.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. A case management plan is a series of expected outcomes of care and related activities that address the contribution of each discipline involved in the care of a particular patient or population. Effective case management plans are interdisciplinary and flexible and address clients' needs in a comprehensive fashion. The plans are not generic, static, or time-limited.
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