Question

which aspect is considered the “challenge” of care coordination?
patients receiving the right care at the right time.
effective coordination of care by appropriately trained nurses.
interdisciplinary teams collaborating to provide comprehensive care.
health care is fragmented and cost of care is rising.

Explanation:

To determine the challenge of care coordination, we analyze each option:

• "Patients receiving the right care at the right time" is a goal of care coordination, not a challenge.
• "Effective coordination of care by appropriately trained nurses" is a positive aspect and a part of good care coordination, not a challenge.
• "Interdisciplinary teams collaborating to provide comprehensive care" is a desired practice for care coordination, not a challenge.
• "Health care is fragmented and cost of care is rising" describes issues that make care coordination difficult, so this is the challenge.

Answer:

D. Health care is fragmented and cost of care is rising.