A patient who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having frequent episodes of dysphagia. Which of the following referrals is appropriate for the nurse to make currently? 1. Physical Therapist 2. Speech Pathologist 3. Registered Dietitian 4. Occupational Therapist - ANSWER2. Speech Pathologist A patient who has chronic progressive dementia exhibits symptoms of malnutrition. Which action is needed at this time? 1. Notify social services about concern for abuse. 2. Initiate a consult for physical therapy to visit daily. 3. Ask home care services to provide written instructions. 4. Arrange a meeting with the interprofessional team to coordinate care? - ANSWER4. Arrange a meeting with the interprofessional team to coordinate care? A nurse should recognize which of the following patients are likely to need rehabilitation services after hepatization? (SATA) 1. School-age child who is recovering from an appendectomy. 2. patient who had a cesarean delivery for a breech presentation. 3. An adult patient who has left hemiplegia after a stroke. 4. An adult patient who is recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome.