A paraplegic client is hoping to eventually return to home after rehabilitation. The client will need to be able to learn new strategies for caring for himself and the activities of daily living (ADLs)
Who on the multidisciplinary team is best to help him learn these new skills? a. physician c. occupational therapist
b. physical therapist d. registered nurse
C
The team will work together to optimize the functional capabilities of the client. The physical therapist works on activity level, the occupational therapist on ADLs, the speech therapist on swallowing and communication, and nursing coordinates the team and reinforces what the client has been taught. The focus is to prevent disabilities and maximize and strengthen functional ability.
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