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clippers! · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A client spends a great deal of his time on the Internet or reading articles related to diabetes and its long-term effects. One day the client asks why the nurse has not suggested a life care plan.

Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
a. Life care plans are only for young persons who are newly diagnosed.
b. Life care plans are primarily used to determine long-term financial needs for legal reasons.
c. You are receiving appropriate care for your diabetes without serious side effects, so a life care plan isn't really appropriate.
d. I was waiting for you to express interest in having a life care plan.

Question 2

Which of the following best explains why every client doesn't receive care from a case manager?

a. Case management time is demanding; thus it is restricted to complex cases.
b. Many health agencies do not employ case managers.
c. Most clients would not benefit from case management.
d. Most nurses do not know how to function as case managers.