The patient has been discharged from the hospital with an order for physical therapy home health care treatments. Which person should perform the initial assessment of this patient for the home health care agency?
1. The physical therapist
2. A registered nurse
3. A licensed practical nurse
4. The home health care agency secretary
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Rationale: When the only ordered service is a rehabilitative therapy, the initial assessment can be done by the appropriate skilled rehabilitation professional, in this case, the physical therapist.
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Select all that apply. 1. The client experiences decreased edema in the joint. 2. The client does not accumulate blood in the joint. 3. The client experiences decreased pain in the joint. 4. The client has no or reduced scar tissue formation in the joint. 5. The client is able to get out of bed quickly after surgery.
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