A client is receiving Dilantin to prevent seizure activity. To which allied health care professional should the nurse refer this client in order to minimize the challenges this condition creates?
1. Physical therapist
2. Physician's assistant
3. Respiratory therapist
4. Occupational therapist
ANS: 4
An occupational therapist is a person who provides assessment and intervention to ameliorate physical and psychological deficits that interfere with the performance of activities and tasks of living, including one's employment.
A physical therapist is responsible for the patient's musculoskeletal system. A physical therapist may use exercises as an intervention to improve a client's mobility.
A respiratory therapist provides treatment to preserve or improve pulmonary function.
A physician's assistant performs tasks usually done by physicians and works under the direction of a supervising physician.
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