The population health nurse case manager is assisting a client identify the closest facility to have a required diagnostic test completed. Which principle of case management is the nurse performing with the client?
1. Incorporating client advocacy.
2. Promoting optimal client safety.
3. Navigating the health care system.
4. Linking with community resources.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Assisting a client to identify the closest facility to have a required diagnostic test is an example of navigating the health care system. Assisting the client is not an example of client advocacy, client safety, or linking with community resources.
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