Management of Care Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a new nurse receiving assignments and is focused on case management scenario 12. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Coordinate interdisciplinary services and discharge resources.
- B. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
Correct Answer
A. Coordinate interdisciplinary services and discharge resources.
Explanation
The priority action for case management is to coordinate interdisciplinary services and discharge resources. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: easy
- Domain: Management of Care
- Objective: case management