A 76-year-old client is being treated in hospital for pneumonia and his discharge planning is in progress
The client had been living with his son and daughter-in-law, but they have expressed to the care team that this will no longer be the case. The client, however, is unable to live independently due to a number of chronic health problems. What member of the care team would be most able to assist the client with organizing his living situation?
A) Social worker
B) Psychologist
C) Registered nurse (RN)
D) Physical therapist (PT)
Ans: A
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A social worker helps clients and their families adjust to personal problems. A psychologist specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of clients with mental, emotional, or emotionally caused physical problems. RNs do not normally organize living arrangements, and PTs specialize in physical functioning.
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