A Client Being Case Managed Has Become Unstable

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client being case managed has become unstable. What should the nurse case manager do?

• A) Delegate the care to assistive personnel.
• B) Refuse to continue care.
• C) Retain care of the client.
• D) Make an automatic referral.

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Definitions:

Terminally Ill

Refers to a condition in which a patient has an illness that is expected to lead to death within a short period of time and for which there is no cure.

Nonpharmacological Measures

Interventions or treatments that do not involve medication, often focusing on lifestyle changes or alternative therapies.

Patient Goal

Objectives set by or for patients in the context of health care, aiming at improving health or managing health conditions.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide support to patients in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life.