The role of the occupational therapist is to
a. work with patients with functional impair-ments to teach them skills for activities of daily living
b. assist in provision of patient care activities under the direction of the RN
c. assess a person's strength and mobility
d. work with patients experiencing musculoskeletal problems
A
An occupational therapist works with patients with functional impairments so they can learn skills for activities of daily living. Assisting in the provision of patient care activities under the direction of an RN is the role of unlicensed assistive personnel. Assessing a person's strength and mobility and working with patients experiencing musculoskeletal problems are the roles of a physical therapist.
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