Author Question: A nurse working in an outpatient OB-GYN clinic is asked to assume care coordination for the clinic's ... (Read 189 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse working in an outpatient OB-GYN clinic is asked to assume care coordination for the clinic's adolescent clients. Which skills will the nurse need to perform this work?

A) Critical thinking
B) Force field analysis
C) Relaxation training
D) Accounting

Question 2

A nurse is responsible for the care coordination of a client with multiple sclerosis who is being treated at a multiservice outpatient clinic.

The nurse is informed by the occupational therapist that the client needs specialized assistive devices in order to prepare meals but does not have the money to purchase them. The client's insurance company has denied approval to cover the devices. Which is the appropriate action by the nurse?
A) Tell the occupational therapist that she will have to come up with another plan to meet the client's needs.
B) Advocate with the insurance company to provide the appropriate coverage.
C) Explain to the client that she will have to get family members or friends to prepare her meals.
D) Explain to the client that she will have to find other methods to pay for the devices.

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Critical thinking skills are crucial to the development of a well-coordinated care plan and its execution. Specific strategic analysis skills are not necessary for this role. Relaxation training skills and accounting skills are not a part of care coordination.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Care coordination may involve advocating with the client's insurance company to cover the costs of a resource. Telling the occupational therapist or client to come up with other plans or resources is not an appropriate role for a care coordinator. The coordinator may try to find another source to cover the cost for necessary equipment.