A client who has serious and persistent symptoms of schizophrenia lives in the community
On a
home visit, the community psychiatric nurse case manager learns that the client:
• Will begin attending an activities group at the mental health outreach center
• Is worried that he may not have enough money to pay for the therapy
• Does not know how to get from home to the outreach center
• Has an appointment to have blood work at the same time the activities group meets
The task listed below that is outside the coordinating role of the nurse would be
a. negotiating the cost of therapy for the client.
b. rearranging conflicting care appointments.
c. arranging transportation to the outreach center.
d. monitoring to ensure that client needs are met.
ANS: A
The actions mentioned in options B, C, and D reflect the coordinating role of the community
psychiatric nurse case manager. Negotiating the cost of therapy is an intervention the nurse would
not be expected to undertake.
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