Ms. Lopez is a widowed 68-year-old Nicaraguan woman, an immigrant who has lived in the United States for ten years. She lives in a second-floor walk-up apartment with her daughter and son-in-law and their four children. Ms. Lopez is admitted to the hospital and is diagnosed with a stroke and has weakness in her left side. She complains of coughing when she drinks and feels that food sometimes gets caught in her throat. She has diabetes and high blood pressure and is on several oral medications. She does not check her sugar because she does not feel comfortable pricking her finger. Her body mass index (BMI) is 33 . Ms. Lopez is undocumented and uninsured.How does the information gathered from the above disciplines assist the registered dietitian in his/her assessment of the patient?
a. It assists the RD in identifying his/her scope of practice.
b. The RD utilizes critical thinking skills and incorporates the information gathered from the health care team to problem solve and make decisions.
c. The RD does not use much of the above information other than that of the nurse.
d. The RD uses the information gathered only when consulted.
Question 2
Ms. Lopez is a widowed 68-year-old Nicaraguan woman, an immigrant who has lived in the United States for ten years. She lives in a second-floor walk-up apartment with her daughter and son-in-law and their four children. Ms. Lopez is admitted to the hospital and is diagnosed with a stroke and has weakness in her left side. She complains of coughing when she drinks and feels that food sometimes gets caught in her throat. She has diabetes and high blood pressure and is on several oral medications. She does not check her sugar because she does not feel comfortable pricking her finger. Her body mass index (BMI) is 33 . Ms. Lopez is undocumented and uninsured.Assisting Ms. Lopez in her recovery process is the job of which member of the healthcare team?
a. nurse
b. medical doctor
c. social worker
d. occupational therapist
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