The nurse has instructed the client of the need to come to the mental health clinic each Tuesday at 10
AM. The client tells the nurse "I have no transportation.".
The nurse calls and arranges to have a car
from the medical transportation volunteer pool pick him up at 9:30 AM. This basic intervention is
part of
a. advocacy.
b. health promotion.
c. case management.
d. assisting clients with self-care.
ANS: C
Facilitating clinic appointments can be considered part of case management duties. Option A:
Advocacy is seen as taking the part of the client. Option B: Health promotion includes activities
designed to prevent mental illness. Option D: Self-care activities refer to activities of daily living
necessary for independence (grooming, eating, etc.).
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