Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition by Shirlee Snyder,Audrey Berman,Geralyn Frandsen

Exercise 3

Mendel is an 83-year-old married man. He has a history of severe osteoarthritis leading to bilateral hip replacements and one knee replacement. He has mild hypertension controlled by oral medication. His last orthopaedic surgery was done to replace a hip component that failed due to repeated dislocations. At that time, he developed a severe urinary tract infection resulting in weight loss, fatigue, and weakness. After stabilizing, he was sent to the skilled nursing unit of the hospital for 2 weeks until ready to go back home. Occupational therapists consulted with him and his wife during his hospitalization.
He lives in a three-story house with the bedrooms on the top floor, kitchen and living room on the middle/main floor, and family room on the bottom floor. He has not driven since the last operation, but would like to. He has smoked cigars for years and sits on the front porch to smoke. Physical therapists have come to the house three times a week for several months. A home health nurse has also been consulted periodically to assist with nutrition and elimination difficulties.
Mr. Mendel's insurance company has assigned him a case manager. What would this person's responsibilities be in his particular case?