A patient with a long history of asthma with many hospital admissions is referred to a case manager to assist in the management of her disease. Disease management targets:
A) Chronic and costly disease conditions that require long-term care interventions.
B) Patients who cannot handle their disease.
C) Those who seek to control use by providing clients with correct information.
D) Patients who will need an advanced practice nurse instead of physician for monitoring.

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Disease management targets chronic and costly disease conditions that require long-term care interventions. Patients with a long history of asthma and many hospital admissions have a chronic condition that requires ongoing management to prevent exacerbations and hospitalizations. A case manager can help coordinate care and provide education to improve the patient's management of her disease.

A Patient with a Long History of Asthma with Many