Mr. X is an 83-year-old married man. He has a history of severe osteoarthritis leading to bilateral hip replacement and one knee replacement. He has mild hypertension controlled by oral medication. At this time, he developed a severe urinary tract infection resulting in weight loss, fatigue and weakness. After stabilizing, he was sent to the skilled nursing unit of the hospital for 2 weeks until ready to go back home. Occupational therapists consulted with him and his wife during hospitalization. He lives in a three-story house with the bedrooms on the top floor, kitchen and living room on the middle main floor and family room on the bottom floor. He has not driven since the last operation but would like to. He has smoked cigars for years and sits on the front porch to smoke. Physical therapists have come to the house three times a week for several months.
1. What are the services being needed by Mr. X? What other members of the health care profession would most likely be on the team and why?
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