To increase the likelihood that positive patient results are lasting, what must pulmonary rehabili-tation programs provide?
a. Vocational and social counseling
b. Staff training in rehabilitation methods
c. Financial support for re-hospitalization
d. Periodic follow-up and reinforcement
ANS: D
Follow-up or reinforcement could be open-ended (available during regular rehabilitation sessions and offering open attendance) or could be scheduled weekly, monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly. The important thing is to have some type of follow-up available.
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