Ms. Jenkins was recently admitted to the nursing facility following a stroke. After meeting Ms. Jenkins and reviewing her chart, Ms. Mukherjee, her nurse, observes that she is experiencing expressive aphasia and right-sided weakness. She is unable to ambulate without assistance. Moreover, as she is right-handed, the deficits from the stroke significantly affect many of her activities of daily living (ADLs), such as brushing her teeth, bathing, and eating, all of which she now requires assistance with. Ms. Jenkins is also unable to communicate well with her husband and children, which is extremely frustrating to her. According to her husband, she is normally highly extroverted and loves to talk. An avid knitter, Ms. Jenkins is now deprived of one of her favorite pastimes. She has seemed depressed since arriving at the facility, and her husband is worried more about her state of mind than anything else.1. Which healthcare professionals should Ms. Mukherjee anticipate forming the interdisciplinary team that will provide care to Ms. Jenkins?2. What tool should Ms. Mukherjee and other team members use to gather information on Ms. Jenkins strengths and needs to create a care plan?3. What initial goals might the team set for Ms. Jenkins in her various areas of need?
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