Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had a stroke. The client requires assistance with strengthening the affected side. Which of the following referrals should the nurse anticipate the provider to make?
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Correct Answer:
Physical therapist
Rationale:
💎 A physical therapist specializes in developing and guiding exercise regimens and rehabilitation programs to help clients regain or improve strength, balance, and mobility after a stroke.
💎 They work specifically on motor skills, muscle strengthening, and functional movement training tailored to the affected side.
💎 Early referral to physical therapy promotes neuroplasticity and maximizes the client’s potential for recovery, preventing muscle atrophy and contractures.
💎 The occupational therapist focuses more on fine motor skills and activities of daily living, not primarily muscle strengthening.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Exam 4 which contains 54 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4