The population nurse is reviewing goals with a newly hired case manager. Which goal should the nurse identify as being system-centered?
1. Reduced duplication of services.
2. Better coordination of care.
3. Access to affordable services.
4. Ability to function independently.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. A system-centered goal for case management is reducing the duplication and fragmentation of services. Better coordination of care, access to affordable services, and ability to function independently are client-centered goals or benefits of case management.
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