Which of the following members of the intradisciplinary team should be consulted for an infant suspected of having Celiac disease?
Which of the following members of the intradisciplinary team should be consulted for an infant suspected of having Celiac disease?
A. Pharmacist
[0%]
B. Pulmonologist
[5%]
C. Occupational therapist
[1%]
D. Dietician
[93%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Gastrointestinal
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
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Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. Consulting with a dietician is of the utmost importance for the patient who is suspected of having Celiac disease. The dietician is the expert in this area and will provide support, education, and a dietary plan for this patient. Learning to avoid gluten can be difficult for the family, so the dietician is the best resource to help them navigate this.
Choice A is incorrect. A pharmacist may be involved in the intradisciplinary team, but there is another specialist of particular importance in the answer choices (a dietician) for the patient with Celiac disease.
Choice B is incorrect. It is not necessary to consult with a pulmonologist for a patient with Celiac disease. They should not be experiencing respiratory issues, as Celiac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder.
Choice C is incorrect. It is not necessary to consult with an occupational therapist for a patient with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder that should not affect the normal functioning and ADLs of this patient.
NCSBN Client Need: Topic: Effective, safe care environment, Subtopic: Coordinated care; Pediatrics - Gastrointestinal
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