RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1776 of 2368

A client being discharged needs help establishing community resources, health insurance, and advance directives. Which team member should the nurse consult?

  1. Respiratory therapist
  2. Social worker
  3. Speech therapist
  4. Physical therapist
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Correct answer: Social worker

Social workers link the community and the health care setting to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Roles and Responsibililites of Health Care Professionals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026