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Episode Synopsis
Frankie is a physical therapist who, during a home health visit, notices that the patient's home has several potential safety hazards. What is the FIRST step the therapist should take?
A. Ignore the hazards as addressing them is not within the therapist’s scope of practice.
B. Report the hazards to the patient’s primary care physician.
C. Discuss and educate the patient and family about the hazards and suggest modifications.
D. Contact a social worker to assess the home environment.
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A. Ignore the hazards as addressing them is not within the therapist’s scope of practice.
B. Report the hazards to the patient’s primary care physician.
C. Discuss and educate the patient and family about the hazards and suggest modifications.
D. Contact a social worker to assess the home environment.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com
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