Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the homeA nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Social services. Social services can provide assistance in coordinating resources for the client's wheelchair needs, such as financial assistance or connecting the client with community programs. Occupational therapy focuses on functional activities, not wheelchair provision. Home health services provide skilled healthcare at home. Physical therapy focuses on mobility and strength training, not wheelchair provision.