A nurse is providing services for uninsured women. Which of the following best describes the role that the nurse is using?
a. Role model
b. Primary caregiver
c. Outreach worker
d. Case manager
ANS: B
A nurse providing services for uninsured women is acting in the role of primary caregiver. The public health function of a nurse who assists a client in identifying the services needed the most at the least cost is a case manager. A nurse serves as a role model for the client by being a person for the client to look up to. As an outreach worker, the nurse is able to gain acceptance with the population served.
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