In order to be most effective, the nurse planning a new cardiac rehabilitation program for the community hospital realizes to be most successful, the program
a. cannot begin until the clients go home.
b. needs to be cost-effective.
c. only should address physical problems.
d. should use a case management approach.
D
Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation needs to employ a case management approach. It certainly should be cost-effective, but a coordinated approach is best for the client. Rehabilitation begins on admission and addresses psychosocial issues, too.
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