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concepts of nursing

Illness

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Which assessment finding indicates the nurse is caring for a patient with an acute illness? Presents with an abrupt onset of flu-like symptoms
Which action will the nurse take when caring for a patient with chronic back pain? Allow expression of negative feelings
Which characteristic is typical of a chronic illness? Remissions with exacerbations
Which statement indicates successful patient teaching about illness? "Illness is a state of health."
Which goal would be appropriate to include in a care plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Improve quality of life
Using Suchman's Stages of Illness Model, order the five stages of reaction to illness. Symptom experience Assumption of the sick role Medical care contact Dependent patient role Perceived recovery
According to Suchman's stages of illness, stage 4 is characterized by what patient decision? Accept treatment
According to Suchman's stages of illness, a nurse who does not go to work because of illness has entered what stage of illness? Stage 2
A hospitalized patient is receiving treatment and expresses anxiety about the procedure. This person is in which stage of illness? Stage 4
Which action would the nurse take when caring for a patient with chronic back pain? Allow expression of negative feelings.
Which statement describes the association between homeostasis and illness? Illness signals the body’s attempt to restore balance.
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