The goal of restorative care is
a. Maintenance of baseline function
b. Maximizing the abilities and functions of older adults
c. The same for all residents with a specific medical diagnosis
d. Based on the age of a long-term care resident
B
Restorative care is the essence of rehabilitation of functional abilities. Response A does not address the holistic approach of restorative care. Responses C and D are incorrect. Restorative care is not based on medical diagnosis or age of the resident, but rather on functional ability.
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