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 oral medications have any potential drug-nutrient interactions would be the job of which member of the healthcare team?

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Assessing drug-nutrient interactions is the job of a pharmacist who can review Ms.Lopez's medication list and provide recommendations if there are potential interactions that may affect her health. The job of assessing drug-nutrient interactions falls under the domain of a pharmacist, who is specialized in medication management and is responsible for evaluating the impact of medication on a patient's health. The nurse provides direct patient care, while the occupational therapist focuses on improving the patient's ability to perform daily activities. A social worker helps patients and families navigate the healthcare system and access resources.

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