A nurse, who works in a clinic environment, places great emphasis on cost control, customer satisfaction, health promotion, and preventive services. The primary focus of this nurse is representative of which type of healthcare system?
A) Functional method
B) Client-focused care
C) Case method
D) Managed care
Answer: D
Managed care describes a healthcare system whose goals are to provide cost-effective, quality care that focuses on decreased costs and improved outcomes for groups of clients. The case method of care is a client-centered model in which one nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients during an 8- to 12-hour shift. The functional method of care focuses on jobs to be completed and is task oriented. Client-focused care is a delivery model that brings all services and care providers to the client.
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