The nurse is making a list of the members of the rehabilitation team so that the different types of services available to patients may be taught to a group of families. Which of the following lists should be used?
1. Physical therapist, nurse, family members, personal MD
2. Occupational therapist, dietitian, nurse, patient
3. Rehabilitation MD, laboratory technician, patient, and family
4. Vocational rehabilitation specialist, patient, psychiatrist
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The rehabilitation team usually consists of all of the choices except the laboratory technician, dietician, and psychiatrist. (The mental health role is represented by the psychologist.)
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