Nursing case management can be described as all of the following except
1. A process that extends care across settings and along a continuum.
2. A service in which case managers help clients and their caregivers make informed decisions.
3. A system involving planning, coordination, and monitoring of services.
4. A strategy for reimbursement synthesis for health care payers and providers.
ANS: 4
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