Nursing, by its very definition, fulfills many functions when caring for patients in the rehabilitation setting. What are these functions? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Identifying members of the rehabilitation team
B) Setting dietary limitations
C) Managing skin care
D) Fostering self-care
E) Coping with the disability
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback: Coping with the disability, fostering self-care, identifying mobility limitations, and managing skin care and bowel and bladder training are areas that frequently require nursing care. Options A and B are incorrect as nurses do not identify members of the rehabilitation team nor do they set dietary limitations; dieticians do that.
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