After several weeks of outpatient care, a patient with a badly ...

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After several weeks of outpatient care, a patient with a badly burned hand has been referred for rehabilitation. The patient asks the nurse what the purpose of rehabilitation is. The best answer would be
 
  a. It will help you get back the function of your hand and will prevent further disability.
  b. It's a way of keeping you under direct supervision while healing continues.
  c. You'll need to learn new ways of eating and dressing using your good hand.
  d. In your case, I don't know what the purpose is. Why not ask your doctor?

Question 2

Which individual is best served by receiving care at an adult day care center?
 
  a. Mr. A, who needs a nebulizer treatment to control an acute asthma attack
  b. Mr. B, who has been referred for carpal tunnel surgery
  c. Mr. C, a new diabetic who needs teaching
  d. Mr. D, who has first-stage Alzheimer's disease and a working wife

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Rehabilitation services are used after patients have stabilized following an illness or injury. The focus of rehabilitation is the return of function and prevention of further disability.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adult day care centers provide services for individuals who need supervision because of physical or safety needs but are not candidates for nursing home placement. The center would provide supervision during the day, and the patient's wife would assist at other times. The patient who needs a nebulizer treatment to control an acute asthma attack would go to an urgent care center. The person who has been referred for carpal tunnel surgery would go to an ambulatory surgical center. The patient who is a new diabetic and needs teaching could be referred to a community health nursing service or an outpatient clinic.