In providing care for an elder with hemiplegia and dysphasia following a stroke, a home health nurse would work with several members of an interdisciplinary team. Included in the team most likely would be a
1. Home health aide who would conduct a thorough functional assessment.
2. Physical therapist to assist in restoring small motor coordination and improving physical tasks related to activities of daily living.
3. Social worker who would oversee the plan of care for Medicare reimbursement.
4. Speech therapist to treat or manage problems related to the dysphasia.
Question 2
Sally Garner is a case manager for a home health agency and has been assigned to care for Bessie Smith, an 82-year-old woman who has been admitted to services following a stroke. As Bessie's case manager, Sally will
1. Assign her care to one of the nurses who specializes in stoke clients.
2. Consult with her family to determine what services they desire.
3. Contact Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine what services will be covered by Medicare.
4. Outline a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate the activities of other health care providers.
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
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