A patient has returned to the emergency department (ED) numerous times over the past 3 months. The patient has newly diagnosed diabetes and cannot afford testing supplies. Which ED nurse referral is indicated?
1. Nurse educator
2. Emergency nurse practitioner (ENP)
3. Emergency clinical nurse specialist (ECNS)
4. Case manager
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Rationale 1: The nurse educator may discuss the need for testing with the patient, but is not the best resource for this situation.
Rationale 2: The ENP may provide diabetes-specific care for this patient, but is not the best resource for the current situation.
Rationale 3: The ECNS may support provision of excellent care for the patient, but is not the best resource for the current situation.
Rationale 4: This patient requires the services of a case manager who can interact with other departments and agencies to assist the patient in obtaining necessary supplies.
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