A nurse is making a list of the members of the rehabilitation team so the different types of services available to patients may be taught to a group of families. Which lists should be used?
a. Physical therapist, nurse, family members, and personal physician
b. Occupational therapist, dietitian, nurse, and patient
c. Rehabilitation physician, laboratory tech-nician, patient, and family
d. Vocational rehabilitation specialist, pa-tient, and psychiatrist
A
The rehabilitation team usually consists of all of the choices except the laboratory technician, dietitian, and psychiatrist. (The mental health role is represented by the psychologist.)
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