The nurse is working with a group of patients with the same chronic health problem. Care of these patients is focused on reducing exacerbations of the illness. This nurse is functioning within the care delivery model of:
1. Disease management.
2. Community-health nursing.
3. Case management.
4. Case method.
Disease management.
Rationale: Disease management refers to a comprehensive approach to care that is based on a disease's natural course. Care is focused on prevention or the reduction of exacerbations of the illness that lead to hospitalization and utilization of resources. Community-health nursing focuses on the special needs of a group of people within a community. Case management focuses on the achievement of patient outcomes within effective and appropriate time frames and resources. Case method is the provision of direct patient care within the hours on duty.
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