Practice Question
A nurse is providing prenatal care to a young woman who does not receive health insurance as an employee benefit and is lacking the financial resources to pay for health care out of pocket. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend?
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Correct Answer:
A managed care organization.
Rationale:
🔷A managed care organization (MCO) coordinates comprehensive prenatal services (screening, routine visits, referrals) within a contracted network, which is appropriate for ongoing, non-emergent pregnancy care.
🔷Many MCOs have low- or no-cost plans through public programs (e.g., Medicaid/CHIP or local equivalents), fitting clients with limited financial resources.
🔷Enrolling in an MCO facilitates continuity of care, which improves maternal–fetal outcomes by ensuring regular monitoring and timely interventions.
🔷MCO care pathways typically include health education, nutrition counseling, and social services linkages—all vital supports during pregnancy.
🔷Using an MCO helps avoid fragmented or episodic care and promotes preventive, scheduled prenatal care instead of crisis-driven encounters.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Community Health
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