Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoarthritis and reports difficulty buttoning their clothes. The nurse should recommend a referral for the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
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Correct Answer:
Occupational therapist.
Rationale:
📌An occupational therapist assists clients with regaining the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), including tasks such as dressing, grooming, and eating.
◽Since the client is experiencing difficulty buttoning clothes, which is a fine motor skill, an OT is best equipped to evaluate and recommend adaptive techniques or assistive devices to improve independence.
◽ A podiatrist specializes in foot care, a social worker assists with psychosocial needs, and a paramedical technologist does not typically address functional activities.
◽Referring the client to the appropriate team member ensures interprofessional collaboration for optimal outcomes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4