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?

A. Case manager. A case manager assists clients in accessing community resources, including financial assistance programs such as WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and other social services that provide formula for infants. This referral ensures the client receives the necessary support to meet her baby's nutritional needs. B. Primary care provider. A primary care provider focuses on the client’s medical care rather than financial or social concerns. While they may provide guidance on infant nutrition, they are not the best resource for addressing the client’s financial difficulties in obtaining formula. C. Nutritionist. A nutritionist provides dietary guidance but does not handle financial assistance programs. They may educate the client on proper infant feeding, but they cannot directly assist with obtaining formula for a client who cannot afford it. D. Pediatric nurse practitioner. A pediatric nurse practitioner specializes in infant health but does not typically manage financial concerns. They may assess the baby’s growth and nutritional needs but would refer the client to a case manager or social services for formula assistance.