A psychiatric–mental health registered nurse is monitoring a client's medication regimen and is taking action to coordinating other health services with members of other disciplines. In what role is this nurse functioning?
A) Case manager
B) Intake screener
C) Milieu therapist
D) Self-care promoter
Ans: A
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Case managers help clients achieve their highest level of functioning so that they become more self-sufficient and progress toward optimal health. Interventions include monitoring medication and health status and identifying and coordinating with other health care services.
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