Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A clinical nurse manager conducts an educational session for the staff nurses about case management. Which premise, if stated by one of the staff nurses, regarding case management, should necessitate a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Case management represents an interdisciplinary health care delivery system to promote appropriate use of hospital personnel and material resources to maximize hospital revenues while providing for optimal client care. It manages client care by managing the client care environment and includes assessment and development of a plan of care, coordination of all services, referral, and follow-up.