Which of the following best describes when case management is implemen

Which of the following best describes when case management is implemented for hospitalized patients?

a. Immediately on admission
b. Immediately on discharge
c. When a nurse recognizes the need and makes the appropriate referral
d. When the patient is assigned a case manager

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ANS: A
Health care coordination begins on the patient’s admission or shortly thereafter and continues after discharge.