A client is admitted to an acute care facility after having a stroke. The client will require a variety of healthcare services throughout the hospital stay as well as coordination of care prior to discharge
What referral would be a priority for overseeing the client's care? A) Case management
B) Physical therapy
C) Occupational therapy
D) Dietary services
A
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The person responsible for overseeing the client's care, usually an RN with a bachelor's or master's degree or another highly experienced health professional, is called the case manager. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and dietary services are all important care disciplines but do not encompass all of the client's needs.
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