Which goals are appropriate for a patient in a restorative care agency?

A) The patient will be able to transfer to the wheelchair with one person assist.
B) The patient's family will verbalize understanding of the dying process.
C) The patient will be able to eat independently using specially molded utensils.
D) The patient will be transferred to a trauma hospital within 1 hour of arrival.
E) The patient's family will verbalize feeling of relief from strains of caregiving.

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Elicia Alston · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,C, Explanation :  The goals of restorative care are to help an individual regain maximal functional status,thereby enhancing his or her quality of life,and promote patient independence and self-care.Appropriate goals for restorative care include the patient's ability transfer to the wheelchair with one assist and eat independently using special utensils.Understanding of the dying process is appropriate for hospice care.Transfer to a trauma hospital is appropriate for Critical Access Hospitals.Respite care goals include feelings of relief for caregivers.

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