RN Nursing · The Interprofessional Team · Practice question
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving rehabilitation therapy following a total hip arthroplasty. The client shares information with the nurse that is relevant to the client's condition. The nurse should share this information with which of the following individuals?
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Facility's chaplain
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Client's partner
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Physical therapist
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Risk manager
Answer & explanation
Correct: Physical therapist
When a client undergoing rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty shares information relevant to their condition, the nurse should communicate this to the physical therapist, who is a key member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team. The physical therapist needs this information to safely plan and modify the client's therapy. The facility's chaplain addresses spiritual needs, not clinical rehabilitation. The client's partner is not part of the care team unless the client has authorized information sharing. The risk manager is involved in safety incidents, not routine care coordination. (ATI Nursing Education, Leadership Module)
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