Which of the following is a true statement about the components of the patient management model described in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice?
A)Patient education is the one intervention that should be included for every patient throughout the entire episode of care.
B)Goals and outcomes are synonymous terms.
C)A primary focus of the diagnostic process performed by physical therapists is the identification of pathology.
D)It is appropriate to discontinue a patient from an exercise program only when the patient has attained the goals stated in the initial plan of care.

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The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice states that patient education is a critical component of every patient's plan of care and should be provided throughout the entire episode of care.

Answer: B
 Goals and outcomes are not synonymous terms. Goals are specific and measurable targets that the patient and therapist work together to achieve, while outcomes refer to the overall changes in the patient's health status or quality of life as a result of the intervention.

Answer: C
 The diagnostic process performed by physical therapists is focused on identifying impairments in body structure or function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, rather than pathology alone.

Answer: D
 Discontinuing a patient from an exercise program should be based on the patient's progress toward achieving their goals, not solely on whether they have achieved the goals stated in the initial plan of care. The therapist should reassess the patient's progress and modify the plan of care accordingly.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Components