Which of the following are reasonable expectations for a pulmonary rehabilitation program? 1. Reduction in hospitalizations 2. Improvement in ambulation 3. Reversal of the disease process 4. Control of respiratory infections

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only

ANS: D
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs vary in their design and implementation but generally share common goals. Examples of these common goals appear in Box 55-1.