Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of rehabilitation after burn injury?
A. "I will never be fully recovered from the burn."
B. "I am considered fully recovered when all the wounds are closed."
C. "I will be fully recovered when I am able to perform all the activities I did before my injury."
D. "I will be fully recovered when I achieve the highest possible level of functioning that I can."
D
Although a return to preburn functional levels is rarely possible, burned clients are considered fully recovered or rehabilitated when they have achieved their highest possible level of physical, social, and emotional functioning.
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What will be an ideal response?