Hondros NUR 166 Ch 12 (NCLEX): Collaborative Practice and Care Coordination across Settings Answered Correctly – Expert Verified | Latest Version 2024/2025

A 16-year-old client has been injured in an accident and is receiving home care due to fractures and multiple trauma-related injuries. The client states, "I don't know why I survived and not my best friend." It is most important for the home care nurse to encourage the client to: a) communicate these feelings to family and friends. b) allow a religious leader in the client's life to visit. c) be certain that the client's educational needs are being met. d) increase the client's activity to assist in coping. - a) communicate these feelings to family and friends. A client is admitted to the acute care facility for the treatment of pneumonia. What exemplifies the nurse-managed care approach? a) The case manager identifies dates when oxygen should be discontinued, bronchodilators changed to self-administered inhalers, and antibiotics changed from intravenous to oral treatment. b) A nurse manager ensures that the client navigates the health care system with a maximum of efficiency and a minimum of frustration to avoid causing the client to feel isolated or abandoned. c) The primary nurse delegates client care to other health care professionals but is consulted when new problems develop or the plan of care requires modifications. d) A nurse practitioner monitors the client's care and makes referrals for consultation and additional testing. - a) The case manager identifies dates when oxygen should be discontinued, bronchodilators changed to self-administered inhalers, and antibiotics changed from intravenous to oral treatment. A client is having an increasing amount of difficulty caring for oneself in the home alone. The client states to the nurse, "I need more help. What am I going to do?" Which action would be the most appropriate for the nurse to take? a) Have the social worker visit the client to discuss care options. b) Have the physical therapist help the client with rehabilitation. c) Have the home health aide increase visits for bathing the client. d) Have the occupational therapist assess for the client's need for adaptive devices. - a) Have the social worker visit the client to discuss care options.