A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who states. "I don't feel confident driving to my follow-up appointments." The nurse should obtain a referral for which of the following members of the health care team?

A. Social worker: Social workers assist clients with access to community resources, transportation services, and support systems. Referral to a social worker can help the client arrange safe transportation to follow-up appointments, addressing the concern about driving confidence. B. Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists focus on improving independence with activities of daily living and adapting the home or work environment. While they may address driving skills in some cases, arranging transportation is outside their primary role. C. Primary care provider: The primary care provider manages medical care and follow-up needs but does not typically coordinate transportation resources. Referral to the provider alone would not resolve the client’s access concern. D. Physical therapist: Physical therapists work on mobility, strength, and functional movement. Although they may evaluate abilities related to driving in certain cases, they are not responsible for arranging transportation or addressing community access issues.