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james0929

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Which of the following are reasonable expectations for a pulmonary rehabilitation program? 1. Reduction in hospitalizations 2. Improvement in ambulation 3. Reversal of the disease process 4. Control of respiratory infections
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 4 only

Question 2

Attrition in pulmonary rehabilitation programs is most associated with which of the following?
 
  a. Success of the physical reconditioning component
  b. Degree to which patients' psychosocial needs are met
  c. Scope and depth of the group educational activities
  d. Availability of adequate and reliable exer-cise equipment



dudman123

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs vary in their design and implementation but generally share common goals. Examples of these common goals appear in Box 55-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Studies show that the relative success of reconditioning plays less of a role in determining whether patients complete a program than does meeting their psychosocial support needs.



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