A client who sustained injuries due to polytrauma has been in an acute care hospital for 3 weeks. The client is considered stable and is preparing to be transported to inpatient rehabilitation. What will be the client's focus while at this new location?

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While rehabilitation may focus on building strength and regaining independence in daily activities, the primary goal of inpatient rehabilitation after polytrauma is typically to prepare the client for transition to home. This includes developing a discharge plan, adapting to necessary assistive devices, and preparing mentally and emotionally for the transition. Driving and community mobility, building up strength for leisure activities, and modifying the home environment may also be important goals, but they are typically addressed later in the rehabilitation process, either in outpatient rehabilitation or after the client has returned home.

A Client Who Sustained Injuries Due to Polytrauma Has Been