Client has a managed care health plan. The rationale for managed care is to:

a. limit the amount of care a client receives for any one illness.
b. give clients preventive services delivered by a primary care provider.
c. allow clients a wider range of practitioners.
d. improve client access to medical specialists.


ANS: B

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