During the monitoring stage, what activities are primarily performed?

• A. Immediate triage
• B. Scheduling new referrals
• C. Follow up and reassess the next step
• D. Archive case notes

Answer: (C)

In the monitoring stage the priority is to track how the situation is evolving after the initial management and decide what comes next. This means following up with the patient or client to review symptoms, response to treatment, and any new concerns, then reassessing the plan to determine the next action. The goal is to keep the case active and ensure the approach is effective, stepping adjustments in as needed, scheduling further checks, or escalating care if the situation changes. Immediate triage belongs to the initial assessment phase, not ongoing monitoring. Scheduling new referrals can occur if monitoring reveals a need, but it isn’t the primary activity of monitoring itself. Archiving case notes is a closing or documentation step rather than a live follow-up process. Therefore, follow up and reassess the next step best captures what happens during monitoring.