RN Nursing · Parkinson's Disease · Practice question
A nurse is planning care for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is having difficulty completing ADLs. Which of the following referrals should the nurse plan to initiate?
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Social worker
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Occupational therapist
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Nutritionist
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Physical therapist
Answer & explanation
Correct: Occupational therapist
An occupational therapist (OT) specializes in helping clients develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for activities of daily living (ADLs). For a client with Parkinson's disease experiencing difficulty with ADLs, an OT would assess functional abilities and recommend adaptive equipment, energy conservation techniques, and strategies to promote independence. A social worker addresses psychosocial needs and resource linkage. A nutritionist focuses on dietary needs. A physical therapist addresses mobility, balance, gait, and strength—important for Parkinson's but not specifically for ADL completion. The OT is the most appropriate referral for ADL deficits (ATI Nursing Care of Clients with Parkinson's Disease).
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