The nurse collaborates with a physical therapist when providing care for a rehabilitation client. The role of the physical therapist is to help the client with which activities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Achieve mobility.
b. Attain independence with dressing.
c. Use a walker in public.
d. Learn techniques for transferring.
e. Perform activities of daily living.
f. Complete job training.
A, C, D
The role of the physical therapist is to assist in muscle strength development and ambulation. The occupational therapist deals with ADLs, dressing, and activities needed for job training.
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