The nurse is helping a client adjust to experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What ...

The answer to question 1

Answer: 2

1. Chronic disease requires long period of care.
2. Chronic disease leaves permanent disability in its wake.
3. The client does not recover from chronic disease.
4. Chronic disease is permanent.

The answer to question 2

Answer: 3

1. Persistent pain will vary with the client and condition.
2. Chronic conditions are not reversible.
3. Chronic illness is characterized by impaired functioning of one or more body systems.
4. Severity of symptoms will vary with the client and condition.

The answer to question 3

Answer: 2, 3, 4

1. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. A cough is not considered one of these changes.
2. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Pain is considered one of these changes.
3. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Fever is considered one of these changes.
4. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Bleeding is considered one of these changes.
5. In the first stage of an acute illness, a person experiences symptoms or manifestations that signal a change in normal health. Thirst is not considered one of these changes.

The answer to question 4

Answer: 2

1. Assuming the dependent role is stage 4, when the client accepts the illness.
2. Stage 3 involves the client's seeking medical attention.
3. Stage 1 is when the client feels out of sorts.
4. The client seeks rehabilitation in the final stage 5.

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