Revised in response to the increased need for current information in the specialty area of rehabilitation nursing, this book continues to address current educational concerns and procedures involved in intermediate and long term rehabilitation care. Rehabilitation Nursing: Process and Application, 2nd Edition includes a comprehensive introduction to rehabilitation nursing and serves as a valuable practical reference which reflects nursing rehabilitation goals including: the promotion of optimal wellness and independent functioning of the patient, the prevention of avoidable patient deterioration, and the presentation of positive coping techniques.