A multidisciplinary team has been assembled to treat the patient who is hospitalized for a diabetic foot ulcer. Adherence to treatment, lifestyle, and dietary strategies has been an ongoing issue. The team includes an endocrinologist, primary care physician, a podiatrist, a registered nurse, and a dietitian. The addition of which provider to the multidisciplinary team will most positively impact outcomes for this patient?
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