What Should a Nurse Emphasize Regarding the Rehabilitation of the Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse emphasize regarding the rehabilitation of the patient with an SCI?

• A) Rehabilitation is usually achieved within a few months after stabilization.
• B) Rehabilitation will return the patient with an SCI to the preaccident functional level.
• C) Rehabilitation focuses on adjustments necessary to reenter society and the workplace.
• D) Rehabilitation completely targets self-care.

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Definitions:

Stress Reduction

Techniques or practices designed to decrease psychological or physical tension and promote relaxation.

Voluntary Eye Movements

Movements of the eye that are intentionally controlled by the individual, such as looking in a specific direction.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming and bodily movement, and faster pulse and breathing.

Antabuse

A medication used to support the treatment of chronic alcoholism by producing an acute sensitivity to ethanol (drinking alcohol).