A community health nurse is working in a rural area providing care to families. The nurse sets up a connection between one of the families with a social service agency providing meals to homebound persons. The nurse is acting in which role?

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The nurse is acting as the coordinator/case manager by connecting the family with needed health and social services and often assisting with information on transportation. As an advocate, the nurse would assist the clients, families, and populations in obtaining the best possible care. As a health teacher, the nurse would provide education to individuals, families, or groups on health promotion or other health-related topics. As a mentor, the nurse would guide new community health nurses, nursing students, and other nurses new to the rural community.

A Community Health Nurse Is Working in a Rural Area