Which statement is NOT true about inpatient rehabilitation settings?

• A. They focus on functional mobility and discharge planning
• B. They require ability to complete significant daily PT hours
• C. They are designed for medically complex conditions
• D. They involve only observation and no PT

Answer: (D)

Inpatient rehabilitation centers are built around intensive, goal-directed therapy delivered by a multidisciplinary team, with therapy time central to care. The statement that these settings involve only observation and no physical therapy is not true; patients typically receive substantial daily therapy (often several hours per day) to improve functional mobility and independence. These facilities are designed for medically complex conditions and emphasize functional goals and discharge planning to return home, which aligns with the true statements about focusing on functional mobility and discharge planning, requiring significant daily PT hours, and serving medically complex cases.