The population health nurse case manager addresses the client's holistic needs when managing the care of the client. What actions should the nurse expect to perform when adhering to this case management principle? (Select all that apply.)
1. Discuss ways to eliminate smoking.
2. Encourage to schedule an appointment for a mammogram.
3. Review the current medication regimen for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
4. Strategize ways to overcome feelings of inadequacy with unemployment.
5. Methodically review the steps to take to improve compliance with a low-fat diet.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. One principle of case management is that it is comprehensive and holistic, incorporating health promotion, illness prevention, and risk mitigation as well as care for existing health and psychosocial problems. When adhering to this principle the nurse case manager would help with smoking cessation, encourage to schedule appointments for routine diagnostic tests, review medication regimens, and strategize ways to help the client with self-esteem. Reviewing steps to adhere to an eating plan is implementing behavior change with the client.
2. One principle of case management is that it is comprehensive and holistic, incorporating health promotion, illness prevention, and risk mitigation as well as care for existing health and psychosocial problems. When adhering to this principle the nurse case manager would help with smoking cessation, encourage to schedule appointments for routine diagnostic tests, review medication regimens, and strategize ways to help the client with self-esteem. Reviewing steps to adhere to an eating plan is implementing behavior change with the client.
3. One principle of case management is that it is comprehensive and holistic, incorporating health promotion, illness prevention, and risk mitigation as well as care for existing health and psychosocial problems. When adhering to this principle the nurse case manager would help with smoking cessation, encourage to schedule appointments for routine diagnostic tests, review medication regimens, and strategize ways to help the client with self-esteem. Reviewing steps to adhere to an eating plan is implementing behavior change with the client.
4. One principle of case management is that it is comprehensive and holistic, incorporating health promotion, illness prevention, and risk mitigation as well as care for existing health and psychosocial problems. When adhering to this principle the nurse case manager would help with smoking cessation, encourage to schedule appointments for routine diagnostic tests, review medication regimens, and strategize ways to help the client with self-esteem. Reviewing steps to adhere to an eating plan is implementing behavior change with the client.
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