NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness
Frankie is a physical therapist who, during a home health visit, notices that the patient's home has several potential safety hazards. What is the FIRST step the therapist should take?
A. Ignore the hazards as addressing them is not within the therapist’s scope of practice.
B. Report the hazards to the patient’s primary care physician.
C. Discuss and educate the patient and family about the hazards and suggest modifications.
D. Contact a social worker to assess the home environment.
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