A client who has had a stroke with left-sided hemiparesis has been referred to a rehabilitation center. The client asks why rehabilitation is necessary at this point. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Your physician has ordered this treatment for you."
B. "If you do not have rehabilitation, you may never walk again."
C. "Rehabilitation will help you to function at the highest level possible."
D. "Rehabilitation will reverse any physical deficits caused by the stroke."
C
The goal of rehabilitation is to maximize the client's abilities in all aspects of life.
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