A PHN discusses with a client which services are appropriate to ...

[torybrooks]

A PHN discusses with a client which services are appropriate to meet her needs. Which of the following best describes the role that the nurse is using?
 
  a. Case manager
  b. Advocate
  c. Counselor
  d. Role model

Question 2

A PHN assists a client in identifying the services needed the most at the least cost. Which of the following best describes the role that the nurse is using?
 
  a. Role model
  b. Advocate
  c. Counselor
  d. Case manager

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
As an advocate, the PHN collects, monitors, and analyzes data and works with the client to identify and prioritize needed services, whether the client is an individual, a family, a communi-ty, or a population. A PHN discusses with a client which services are appropriate to meet her needs. In this case, the nurse's public health function is that of an advocate. Case managers assist clients in identifying services they need the most at the least cost. As a counselor, the nurse is a person for the client to talk with to discuss feelings and concerns. A nurse serves as a role model for the client by being a person for the client to look up to.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The public health function of a nurse who assists a client in identifying the services needed the most at the least cost is a case manager. As an advocate, the PHN collects, monitors, and analyz-es data and works with the client to identify and prioritize needed services, whether the client is an individual, a family, a community, or a population. A PHN discusses with a client which ser-vices are appropriate to meet her needs. As a counselor, the nurse is a person for the client to talk with to discuss feelings and concerns. A nurse serves as a role model for the client by being a person for the client to look up to.

[torybrooks]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Dominic]

Excellent