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dollx

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What are the overall goals of rehabilitation? 1. To reverse the course or progression of the disease process 2. To minimize the disability's impact on the individual or family 3. To maximize the functional ability of the individual
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

The principal objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation include which of the following?
 
  1. To control and alleviate the symptoms
  2. To restore functional capabilities as much as possible
  3. To improve quality-of-life
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


thall411

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The overall goal is to maximize the functional ability and to minimize the impact the disability has on the individual, the family, and the community.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The general goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to control and alleviate the symptoms, restore functional capabilities as much as possible, and improve the quality-of-life.


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