A nurse is caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is having difficulty with ADLs, such as cooking and eating. The nurse should ensure that the client has a referral to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?

Rationale: A. Alternative care provider: An alternative care provider may offer complementary therapies such as acupuncture or herbal treatments, but they are not specifically trained to assist with functional difficulties related to ADLs. B. Nutritionist: A nutritionist can help manage diet and nutritional concerns, however, they do not specialize in helping clients adapt to challenges with cooking and eating caused by joint stiffness or pain. C. Occupational therapist: An occupational therapist specializes in helping individuals adapt to physical limitations that interfere with daily living tasks. They can assess the client's needs and provide strategies, tools, and exercises to enhance independence with activities such as cooking and eating. D. Dentist: A dentist focuses on oral health and is not involved in helping clients manage limitations in performing ADLs. This referral would be unrelated to the client's current difficulty managing tasks due to rheumatoid arthritis.