A stroke patient is now in rehabilitation. What does the nurse know is a major goal of the rehabilitative process?
A) To provide 24-hour care for the patient
B) To restore the patient's ability to function independently
C) To allow for a longer hospital stay
D) To adjust treatment based on available staff
Ans: B
Feedback: The goal of rehabilitation is to restore the patient's ability to function independently or at a pre-illness or pre-injury level of functioning as quickly as possible. Options A, B, and C are incorrect answers because they are not the goals of rehabilitation.
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