medium · NCLEX-RN Management of Care
At 0830, the nurse assesses a 72-year-old client who is four days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. The client states, "I am worried because I have three steps to enter my house and I don't feel steady enough to climb them."
Which interdisciplinary team member should the nurse prioritize for a referral to address this specific concern?
- Home Health Aide
- Occupational Therapist
- Social Worker
- Physical Therapist
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