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    ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam 3

    A nurse in an acute care setting is assisting in collecting client information to include in a referral for a physical therapist. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect. While family medical history might provide some context, physical assessment findings are more directly relevant to a referral for a physical therapist. B. Incorrect. Medical health insurance claims are administrative and financial information, not typically included in a referral for a physical therapist. C. Correct. Physical assessment findings, such as range of motion limitations, mobility issues, gait abnormalities, and areas of pain or discomfort, are essential for a physical therapist to develop an appropriate plan of care. D. Incorrect. Medications taken prior to admission might have some relevance, but physical assessment findings are crucial for a physical therapist to understand the client's physical condition.

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