A nurse is a case manager for a home health care agency. The nurse often orders supplies for patients seen by the agency. What action by the nurse is best?

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The case manager in home health care must be a well-versed financial steward and understand what each patient's insurance will cover to maximize the patient's benefit. The home health care nurse serves as a case manager (coordinator) of client care, needed services, and needed supplies in the home setting. The nurse must be well versed as a financial resource manager, who needs to be aware of what is or is not covered on the client's insurance plan.

A Nurse Is a Case Manager for a Home Health