Which of the following are principles of rehabilitative nursing in gerontological nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increase self-care capacity.
B) If the patient is not returned to his or her pre-illness state, rehabilitative nursing was unsuccessful.
C) Eliminate or minimize self-care limitations.
D) Act for or do for when the person is unable to take action for himself or herself.
A, C, D
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The principles guiding gerontological nursing care that are of particular significance in rehabilitation include these actions: increase self-care capacity; eliminate or minimize self-care limitations; act for or do when the person is unable to take action for himself or herself. Rehabilitative nursing can be successful even if the client is not restored to his or her pre-illness state.
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