The population health nurse is reviewing the goals for managing the care of a client. Which goal should the nurse identify as being client-centered?
1. Cost containment and cost-efficiency.
2. Improved quality of life.
3. Decreased paperwork.
4. Financial viability.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Improved quality of life is a client-centered goal or benefit of case management. Cost containment and cost-efficiency, decreased paperwork, and financial viability are system-centered goals or benefits of case management.
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