When assuming the role of case manager, the nurse is responsible for:

When assuming the role of case manager, the nurse is responsible for:

1. Managing a client’s hospital stay
2. Delegating activities to other nurses
3. Evaluating the performance of ancillary workers
4. Identifying areas of client concern or problems

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The case manager oversees the care of a specific caseload or may act as the primary nurse to provide some level of direct care to the client and family. Responsibilities may vary from managing acute hospitalizations to managing high-cost clients or case types. Delegating activities to other nurses and evaluating performance of ancillary workers are responsibilities of the nurse manager. Identifying areas of researchable problems would fall to the research consumer.