Examples of short-term rehabilitation goals are:
a. walking, climbing stairs and moving from bed tochair
b. standing, tying shoelaces and moving from bed tochair.
c. standing, tying shoelaces and walking around theblock.
d. walking, tying shoelaces and moving from bed to
chair.
b
A short-term goal is a goal that may be achieved in a
short period of time.
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