Prioritizing Dietitian Referrals for Chronic Conditions

Medium Management Of Care Referrals

A nurse is coordinating care for a client who has multiple chronic health issues. During a team meeting, the nurse identifies that a referral to a dietitian is essential for managing the client’s diabetes and hypertension effectively. Considering the appropriate principles for referrals in nursing management, what should the nurse prioritize when making this referral?

The dietitian’s availability to meet with the client within a week.

The potential insurance coverage for the client’s visits.

The need for the dietitian to have experience with diabetic and hypertensive populations.

The compliance of the client with dietary changes suggested in the past.

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