Which professionals might be included in an interprofessional wound care team?

• A. Doctor and nurse only.
• B. Nurse, wound care nurse, provider, physical therapist, dietitian, and case manager.
• C. Pharmacist and lab technician.
• D. Nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, and dietitian.

Answer: (D)

Interprofessional wound care relies on collaboration across clinical, rehabilitation, and nutrition domains to support healing. The essential combination includes a nurse to assess and manage wounds day-to-day, a physician assistant who provides medical oversight and orders, a physical therapist to improve mobility and optimize tissue oxygenation and pressure relief, and a dietitian who ensures adequate protein, calories, and micronutrients for tissue repair. This mix covers wound assessment and care, medical management, functional rehabilitation, and nutritional support—all key factors in successful healing. Other roles like pharmacists or case managers can be involved as needed, but the four professionals listed represent a core, practical group for an interprofessional wound care team.