A client is admitted to the intensive care until (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?

A. An adult nurse practitioner may provide care but is not primarily responsible for coordinating the overall plan of care. B. A risk management nurse focuses on minimizing risk and liability rather than direct patient care coordination. C. A neurology unit supervisor may oversee neurological cases but is not specifically involved in case management. D. The nurse case manager plays a critical role in coordinating the client’s care across various services and ensuring continuity of care, especially for complex cases like spinal cord injuries.