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    HESI Compass exit proctored exam

    A client is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a spinal cord injury following a motor vehicle collision. Which nurse should be contacted to coordinate the progression of the client's care?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: The neurology unit supervisor oversees the neurology unit but does not typically coordinate individual patient care progression.Choice B reason: The risk management nurse focuses on identifying and mitigating risks within the healthcare setting but does not coordinate patient care.Choice C reason: An adult nurse practitioner may provide direct care but does not typically coordinate the overall progression of care.Choice D reason: The nurse case manager is responsible for coordinating the patient's care plan, ensuring continuity of care, and managing transitions between different levels of care.

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