Much of an appetite. Mary Nelson has limited mobility due to her fractured femur. She also has difficulty moving her left arm and hand, with limited fine motor coordination and move- ment.

Much of an appetite. Mary Nelson has limited mobility due to her fractured femur. She also has difficulty moving her left arm and hand, with limited fine motor coordination and move- ment. The extent and permanency of these limitations are not yet known. Ms. Nelson has a verbal communication impairment related to her jaw being wired shut. She occasionally gets frustrated when people cannot understand her. She is left-handed and cannot write due to the injury to her left hand. Ms. Nelson hopes that she will return to full function- ing. She actively participates in decision making about

Discussion Questions 1. List the members of the interprofessional team, include ing family members, who could be engaged in Mary Nelson’s case to provide comprehensive care and meet her many needs. 2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of each team member in providing Mary Nelson’s care. 3. Identify overlapping skills, and develop a strategy to clarify and assign responsibilities so that there is no duplication of services. 4. Using the same strategy as in question 2, explain how the team works together to provide care. 5. How does each professional’s expertise contribute to the team to optimize Mary Nelson’s care?