A PHN assists a client in identifying the services needed the most at the least cost. Which of the following best describes the role that the nurse is using?
a. Role model
b. Advocate
c. Counselor
d. Case manager
ANS: D
The public health function of a nurse who assists a client in identifying the services needed the most at the least cost is a case manager. As an advocate, the PHN collects, monitors, and analyz-es data and works with the client to identify and prioritize needed services, whether the client is an individual, a family, a community, or a population. A PHN discusses with a client which ser-vices are appropriate to meet her needs. As a counselor, the nurse is a person for the client to talk with to discuss feelings and concerns. A nurse serves as a role model for the client by being a person for the client to look up to.
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