A client has been recovering after an injury that left him partially paralyzed. The client is a young adult and intent on living independently, as before the injury. The best referral for this client would be to which of the following?
1. Paramedical technologist
2. Physical therapist
3. Occupational therapist
4. Case manager
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The term paramedical technologist includes laboratory technologists, radiological technologists, and nuclear medicine technologists. This title is given to those professionals having some connection with medicine. This referral would not meet the client's needs regarding independent living.
Rationale 2: A physical therapist helps clients regain physical strength and mobility. In this case, the client would probably also see a physical therapist, but not for the focus on independent living.
Rationale 3: An occupational therapist assists clients with impaired function to gain the skills necessary for activities of daily living. The therapist teaches skills that are therapeutic but at the same time provide fulfillment. Helping a client with paralysis learn to use equipment or different methods of doing daily tasks will enable him to be as independent as possible.
Rationale 4: A case manager's role is to ensure that clients receive fiscally sound, appropriate care in the best setting. Again, this client may well have a case manager to coordinate all the necessary care, but the question focuses on the return to independent living.
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