The nurse should tell a paraplegic that the rehabilitation experience will consist of:
a. relearning former skills.
b. learning to walk.
c. learning new skills to adapt to a different lifestyle.
d. developing muscle strength.
ANS: C
The type and the focus of rehabilitation are individualized to the patient, the injury, and abilities. Skills will be taught to enhance the patient's adaptation to a new lifestyle.
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