The nurse is caring for a preschool-age client who suffered brain damage following a car accident. The client has a tracheostomy, is ventilator-dependent, and will be discharged from the hospital into the family's care. The family wants to care for the child at home but does not have the resources for 24-hour care. Which action by the care manager is appropriate?

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A)The referral process is a systematic problem-solving approach that helps clients use resources that meet their healthcare needs. The nurse should not tell the family they cannot care for the client at home, nor should the nurse arrange for the child to be sent to a long-term care facility, because these actions do not reflect the family's wishes. Contacting local nurses would not be an efficient way to manage this client's care.
B)The referral process is a systematic problem-solving approach that helps clients use resources that meet their healthcare needs. The nurse should not tell the family they cannot care for the client at home, nor should the nurse arrange for the child to be sent to a long-term care facility, because these actions do not reflect the family's wishes. Contacting local nurses would not be an efficient way to manage this client's care.
C)The referral process is a systematic problem-solving approach that helps clients use resources that meet their healthcare needs. The nurse should not tell the family they cannot care for the client at home, nor should the nurse arrange for the child to be sent to a long-term care facility, because these actions do not reflect the family's wishes. Contacting local nurses would not be an efficient way to manage this client's care.
D)The referral process is a systematic problem-solving approach that helps clients use resources that meet their healthcare needs. The nurse should not tell the family they cannot care for the client at home, nor should the nurse arrange for the child to be sent to a long-term care facility, because these actions do not reflect the family's wishes. Contacting local nurses would not be an efficient way to manage this client's care.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Preschool-Age Client Who Suffered