A nurse is caring for a client who is homeless. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The correct answer is Choice A because "Assess the client's need for wound care supplies." Planning for wound care supplies is essential for a client who has a major burn injury. Wound care is crucial to prevent complications such as infection, and the case manager must ensure that the client has access to the appropriate wound care supplies.

Choice B is wrong because, "Provide physical and occupational therapy for the client in her home," is not the correct answer because physical and occupational therapy are interventions provided by therapists and not case managers. Choice C is wrong because, "Deliver family counseling to members of the client's household," is an example of psychosocial support and is not the primary responsibility of the case manager. Choice D is wrong because, "Administer personal care with bathing, dressing, and meal preparation for the client," is an intervention that is typically provided by home health aides and not case managers.

The correct answer is Choice D because, "Coordinator." The nurse case manager is functioning as a coordinator when arranging for the delivery of medical equipment to the client's home. A coordinator is responsible for organizing and coordinating various aspects of care, including delivery of equipment, scheduling appointments, and communicating with healthcare providers. A consultant (Choice A is wrong because) provides expert advice on a specific topic, while an advocate (Choice B is wrong because) speaks on behalf of the client to ensure their needs are met. A systems allocator

(Choice C is wrong because) is responsible for managing resources and allocating them appropriately.

Choice A is wrong because: A consultant provides expert advice on a specific topic.

Choice B is wrong because: An advocate speaks on behalf of the client to ensure their needs are met.

Choice C is wrong because: A systems allocator is responsible for managing resources and allocating them appropriately.

For Choice A is wrong because, providing expert advice may be part of the nurse case manager's role, but it is not the primary role when arranging for the delivery of medical equipment to the client's home. For Choice B is wrong because, while advocacy is an important aspect of nursing, it is not the correct role for the nurse case manager in this situation. For Choice C is wrong because, a systems allocator is responsible for managing resources at a higher level, such as allocating resources across multiple facilities or organizations.