A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury and needs to relearn how to use eating utensils. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?

Social worker

Occupational therapist

Speech-language pathologist

Physical therapist

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Social workers typically assist with psychosocial issues, resource management, and support services. While important, they may not have the specialized skills required for teaching eating utensil use.

B.   Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals regain the ability to perform activities of daily living, including eating, after injuries such as traumatic brain injury.
C.   Speech-language pathologists focus on communication and swallowing disorders.

While they may be involved in therapy for clients with traumatic brain injury, their primary focus is not on teaching utensil use.
D. Physical therapists focus on mobility, strength, and function. While they may assist with overall rehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury, they are not specifically trained in teaching eating skills.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The dropper should be held about 1 cm (0.4 in) away from the eye to avoid touching or injuring the eye or contaminating the dropper tip.
B. Massaging the eyelids after instillation is not a standard practice and may cause discomfort or injury to the eye.
C. Administering multiple ophthalmic medications requires a sufficient interval between doses to prevent interactions and ensure effectiveness.
D. Asking the client to close their eyes tightly may squeeze out some of the medication or increase intraocular pressure.

A. Respiratory rate 7/min B. Distended bladder C. Last bowel movement was 3 days ago D. Reports pain of 8 on a scale from 0 to 10

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A respiratory rate of 7/min is below the normal range and may indicate opioid- induced respiratory depression, which is a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.
B. While important, a distended bladder does not pose an immediate threat to the client's life compared to respiratory depression.
C. Constipation is a common side effect of opioid medications but does not require immediate intervention unless accompanied by severe symptoms such as fecal impaction or bowel obstruction.
D. Pain management is important, but respiratory depression takes priority as it can lead to respiratory arrest and death.

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