The rehabilitation nurse stresses to the family of a patient with a brain injury that difficult and painful rehabilitation will be required for at least:
a. 1 to 2 years.
b. 2 to 4 years.
c. 5 to 10 years.
d. 6 to 12 years.
C
Most brain-related disabilities, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial difficulties, call for at least 5 to 10 years of difficult and painful rehabilitation; many require lifelong treatment and attention.
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