The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a recent stroke and is paralyzed on his left side. He has no respiratory or cardiac issues, but he cannot walk
He becomes extremely frustrated when he cannot button his shirt and cannot feed himself because he was left-handed. He has shown no signs of dysphagia, but he has been eating very little and has lost 2 lbs. He asks the nurse, "How can I go home like this? I'm not getting better. I can't ask my wife to take care of me like a baby." Of the following list of health care team members, which member would the nurse need to consult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Physical therapy
b. Occupational therapy
c. Respiratory therapy
d. Cardiac rehabilitation
e. Psychology services
ANS: A, B, E
Physical therapists are a resource for planning ROM or strengthening exercises, and occupational therapists are a resource for planning ADLs that patients need to modify or re-learn. Referral to a mental health advanced practice nurse, a licensed social worker, or a physiologist to assist with coping or other psychosocial issues is also wise. Because the patient exhibits good cardiac and respiratory function, respiratory therapy and cardiac rehabilitation probably are not needed at this time.
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