Case Study
Ms.Lopez is a widowed 68-year-old Nicaraguan woman, an immigrant who has lived in the United States for ten years.She lives in a second-floor walk-up apartment with her daughter and son-in-law and their four children.Ms.Lopez is admitted to the hospital and is diagnosed with a stroke and has weakness in her left side.She complains of coughing when she drinks and feels that food sometimes gets caught in her throat.She has diabetes and high blood pressure and is on several oral medications.She does not check her sugar because she does not feel comfortable pricking her finger.Her body mass index (BMI) is 33.Ms.Lopez is undocumented and uninsured.
-Assessing whether Ms Lopez's left-sided weakness is affecting her ability to perform activities of daily living is the job of which member of the healthcare team?

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An occupational therapist is responsible for assessing how a patient's physical condition affects their ability to perform daily activities. In this case, Ms. Lopez's left-sided weakness may affect her ability to perform activities such as dressing, bathing, and feeding herself. An occupational therapist can evaluate Ms. Lopez's functional abilities and provide interventions to improve her independence in daily living activities. The occupational therapist is responsible for assessing whether Ms.Lopez's left-sided weakness is affecting her ability to perform activities of daily living.

Case Study Ms.Lopez Is a Widowed 68-Year-Old Nicaraguan Woman, an Immigrant Who