An adolescent with long-term, complex health care needs will soon be discharged from the hospital. The nurse case manager has been assigned to the teen and family. The adolescent's care involves physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in addition to medical and nursing care. Who should be the decision maker in the adolescent's care?

An adolescent with long-term, complex health care needs will soon be discharged from the hospital. The nurse case manager has been assigned to the teen and family. The adolescent's care involves physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in addition to medical and nursing care. Who should be the decision maker in the adolescent's care?


a. Adolescent
b. Nurse case manager
c. Adolescent and family
d. Multidisciplinary health care team


Answer: C


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