The nurse organizes developmental vision and hearing screening of young children to identify those with disabilities. Which of the following roles is being performed by the nurse?
a. Caregiver
b. Coordinator
c. Collaborator
d. Case finder
ANS: D
A nurse as a case finder identifies individuals with disabilities who need services.
A nurse is responsible for assisting clients and families by organizing and integrating the re-sources of other agencies or care providers to meet the clients' needs most efficiently in the role of coordinator. Nurses are collaborators when they take part in joint decision making with clients, families, groups, and communities. In the caregiver role, the nurse provides direct care to the cli-ent.
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