A nurse is coordinating the care plan for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The client exhibits weakness in the right leg, struggles to hold a toothbrush, and frequently coughs when drinking water. Which of the following interdisciplinary team members should the nurse include in the collaborative care plan to address these specific needs? Select all that apply.
- Physical therapist for the right leg weakness and mobility issuesCevap
- Occupational therapist for assistance with fine motor skills like holding a toothbrushCevap
- Speech-language pathologist for evaluating the coughing during fluid intakeCevap
- DRespiratory therapist for administering breathing treatments for the coughing
- EUnlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for conducting the initial swallowing assessment
Cevap
The nurse should collaborate with a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, and a speech-language pathologist.
Safe and effective rehabilitation for a stroke survivor requires a multidisciplinary approach. The physical therapist addresses gross motor and mobility deficits, such as leg weakness. The occupational therapist focuses on fine motor skills and the ability to perform activities of daily living independently, such as holding a toothbrush. The speech-language pathologist is essential for evaluating and managing dysphagia, which is evidenced by the client coughing when drinking water.
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Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration in Stroke Rehabilitation