A nurse is caring for a client following bilateral knee replacement surgery and they require assistance with dressing. The nurse should report this information to which of the following interdisciplinary team members?

A. Occupational therapist: An occupational therapist specializes in helping clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, grooming, and bathing. An occupational therapist can assist in creating strategies or using adaptive equipment to help the client become more independent with dressing. B. Respiratory therapist: A respiratory therapist focuses on managing respiratory issues and providing treatments like oxygen therapy or breathing exercises. This is not directly related to assisting with dressing, so they are not the appropriate team member for this issue. C. Social worker: While a social worker can assist with psychosocial issues and discharge planning, they are not typically involved in helping with daily functional tasks like dressing. They would not be the primary provider for this need. D. Physical therapist: A physical therapist focuses on improving movement, strength, and mobility, particularly related to walking and physical rehabilitation. While they may assist with mobility following surgery, they are not primarily focused on ADLs like dressing.