A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a terminal illness and is considering palliative care services. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?

Choice A reason: Eddie Bernice Johnson is not the founder of the American Red Cross, but rather a contemporary politician and nurse. She is the first registered nurse elected to the United States Congress, where she represents Texas's 30th congressional district.

Choice B reason: Florence Nightingale is not the founder of the American Red Cross, but rather the founder of modern nursing. She is known for her pioneering work in nursing education, research, and reform, especially during the Crimean War, where she improved the sanitary conditions and reduced the mortality rate of wounded soldiers.

Choice C reason: Dorothea Dix is not the founder of the American Red Cross, but rather a social reformer and advocate for the mentally ill. She is known for her efforts to improve the treatment and care of the mentally ill in the United States and Europe, and for organizing nurses during the American Civil War.

Choice D reason: Clara Barton is the founder of the American Red Cross, as well as a nurse and humanitarian. She is known for her service as a nurse during the American Civil War, where she tended to the wounded on the battlefield and distributed supplies. She also founded the American Red Cross in 1881, after learning of the International Red Cross in Switzerland, and led the organization for 23 years.

Choice A reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Teaches nursing students is not a responsibility of a case manager, but rather a role of a nurse educator. A nurse educator is a nurse who designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs for nurses, students, and other health care professionals.

Choice B reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Provides direct client care is not a responsibility of a case manager, but rather a role of a direct care nurse. A direct care nurse is a nurse who provides handson care to patients in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics, or home health agencies.

Choice C reason: This statement is true and should be included in the teaching. Organizes client services following discharge is a responsibility of a case manager, as it involves coordinating and facilitating the transition of care from one setting to another. A case manager is a nurse who assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's health and human service needs.

Choice D reason: This statement is false and should not be included in the teaching. Collects and utilizes data to change current practice is not a responsibility of a case manager, but rather a role of a nurse researcher. A nurse researcher is a nurse who conducts scientific studies to improve health care outcomes, quality, and safety.