A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postpartum. The client tells the nurse she cannot afford to pay for baby formula. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Case manager: Case managers coordinate resources and support services for clients, including assistance with financial concerns and access to programs that provide free or low-cost baby formula. They are the best resource to help the client navigate community aid and social services. B. Primary care provider: While the primary care provider manages the client’s overall health, they are not typically responsible for connecting clients with financial assistance programs related to infant feeding. C. Nutritionist: Nutritionists provide dietary advice and education but generally do not address financial barriers or resource allocation for obtaining formula. D. Pediatric nurse practitioner: Pediatric nurse practitioners focus on the infant’s health and development and may provide feeding guidance, but addressing the client’s financial inability to pay for formula falls outside their primary role.