The nurse working in a rehabilitation center. What belief should the nurse possess when caring for these clients?
1. Are capable of walking
2. Can return to former levels of health
3. Will be ready for discharge in 2 weeks
4. Have a unique set of strengths and abilities
Answer: 4
1. Not all clients leaving the hospital will walk again.
2. Some clients might return to their former level of health, but the nurse has to be aware that many will not but still should be rehabilitated to their maximal potential.
3. There is no particular time frame for rehabilitation; it depends on the client's motivation and ability to heal.
4. The rehabilitation staff believes that each client has a unique set of strengths and abilities that can be tapped to help the client reach her maximum health potential.
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