The rehabilitation nurse stresses to the family of a patient with a brain injury that difficult and painful rehabilitation will probably be required for what length of time?
a. 1 to 2 years
b. 2 to 4 years
c. 5 to 10 years
d. 6 to 12 years
ANS: 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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