Which of the following best describes when case management is implemented for hospitalized patients?
a. Immediately on admission
b. Immediately on discharge
c. When a nurse recognizes the need and makes the appropriate referral
d. When the patient is assigned a case manager
ANS: A
Health care coordination begins on the patient's admission or shortly thereafter and continues after discharge.
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