A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a med surg unit. For which of the following client
care needs should the nurse initiate a referral for a social worker? Select all that apply.
A. A client who has terminal cancer requests hospice care in the home
B. A client asks about community resources available for older adults
C. A client states "I would like to have my child baptized before surgery"
D. A client requests an electric wheelchair for use after discharge
E. A client states "I do not understand how to use a nebulizer" Correct Ans-A client who
has terminal cancer, community resources for older adults, electric wheelchair for use after
discharge
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A goal for a client who has difficulty with self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use
adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral to which of the
following members of the interprofessional care team?
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A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistance
C. Registered dietitian
D. Occupational therapist Correct Ans-Occupational therapist
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A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse
effects of the medication prescribed for pain management. Which of the following members
of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in understanding the medication's
affects? Select all that apply.
A. Provider
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Pharmacist
D. Registered nurse
E. Respiratory therapist Correct Ans-Provider, pharmacist, registered nurse
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ATI fundamentals book p. 10
A client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has persistent problems with dysphagia.
The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members
of the interprofessional care team?
A. Social worker
B. Certified nursing assistant
C. Occupational therapist
D. Speech-language pathologist Correct Ans-speech-language pathologist
ATI fundamentals book p. 10
A nurse is acquainting a group of newly licensed nurses with the roles of the various members
of the health care team they will encounter on a med surg unit. When providing examples the
types of tasks certified nursing assistants can perform, which of the following client activities
should the nurse include? Select all that apply.