Question

A resident cannot hold on to his fork when he tries to eat. Which health team member evaluates the problem and designs eating utensils to help the person eat independently

Answer 1

Answer:

An occupational therapist.

Explanation:

An occupational therapist is a professional that helps a person with an illness, injuries, or disabilities to have a better quality of life and to prevent any further problems. The professional, together with the patient and the patient's family, set the goals. Then the occupational therapists design a plan to help the person to achieve the settled goals and helps the patient through the process. Throughout the process, the occupational therapist makes constant evaluations to check on the progress and see if any changes in the plan are needed.