A nurse is preparing a client with a new prosthetic leg for a visit from the physical therapist. Which of the following are high priority goals of long-term rehabilitation therapy? Select all that apply
A) Surviving the injury
B) Promoting independence
C) Giving pain relief
D) Promoting happiness
E) Coping with the loss
F) Obtaining a complete recovery
B, D, E
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Rehabilitation emphasizes coping with physical or mental challenges and learning to adapt one's environment to facilitate independence and safety. The ultimate goal of rehabilitation is to restore the person to a quality of life that is highly satisfactory. Rehabilitation should offer clients optimal happiness and the ability to use all available assets. It should also offer clients the most independence possible, not just survival or pain relief. A complete recovery is not always possible, especially with long-term rehabilitation.
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