The nurse is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit who sustaine

QUESTION

The nurse is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit who sustained a back injury in an auto accident, resulting in disability status from his job as a truck driver.

The nurse should help the client to identify skills transferable to a future position by stating which of the following?

a. “I am sorry to learn about your job loss.”
b. “Your wife stated you were a reliable, trustworthy worker.”
c. “Think of your strengths associated with your previous job position.”
d. “The career office really considers you employable.”

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Collaborative professional teams represent a coordinated form of care delivery. Each team member pools his or her expertise with that of other team members to achieve common, agreed upon treatment outcomes. The precise role and involvement of each discipline-specific team member depends on team member expertise and the individualized needs of clients. The setting, professional, and system resources enable or hinder team functioning. For example, in the ICU, care will focus on the life-threatening nature of the client’s condition, requiring the concentrated assistance of specialists. In rehabilitation and home care settings, the composition of team members would be different. However, similar overarching goals of achieving health outcomes and improving a client’s quality of life underscore clinical team efforts.