A patient completes inpatient rehab and is now at home. Which long-term outcome metric is meaningful for rehabilitation nurses to monitor?
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Correct answer: FIM/ADL performance and hospital readmission rate
Metrics such as ADL performance (FIM or similar), readmission rates, and community participation reflect long-term functional outcomes.
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