An 83-year-old female demonstrating early-stage dementia has just had surgical repair to her fractured left hip. No family member is present at the discharge planning conference to discuss the next appropriate actions. Which members of the healthcare team will be instrumental in securing the client’s placement in a rehabilitation center?

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Answer:

  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Social workers

Explanation:

Dementia is a condition in which brain function loss occurs. It is a set of symptoms that directly affect one's quality of life, leading to cognitive, memory, reasoning problems and also affecting language, behavior and altering one's personality. It is important for a person with dementia to have medical care often, as well as family support and care. In the case of the lady exposed in the question, Nurses, Physicians, and Social Workers are the members of the health care team who will be instrumental in ensuring that the client with dementia is placed in a rehabilitation center.