An Emergency Department (ED)case Manager Is Consulted for a Client

question 14

Multiple Choice

An emergency department (ED) case manager is consulted for a client who is homeless.Which intervention should the case manager provide?

• A) Communicate client needs and restrictions to support staff.
• B) Prescribe low-cost antibiotics to treat community-acquired infection.
• C) Provide referrals to subsidized community-based health clinics.
• D) Offer counseling for substance abuse and mental health disorders.

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