CEPN Final chapter. 13 Final Exam

CEPN Final chapter. 13 Final Exam A contemporary view of the sick role includes - CORRECT ANSWER-patient as partner with the health care provider. A patient was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 5 years ago. She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but cancer returned 2 years ago with metastases to the bone and possibly the lung. She says the cancer is "no longer curable, but treatable." During this time the patient's daughter was critically injured in a car accident and now lives with a traumatic brain injury, needing round-the-clock care. Her husband is also having an affair. She continues to work and volunteers with various community groups. Which phenomenon is the patient demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWERResilience What is the primary difference between acute illness and chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-In acute illness, symptoms begin suddenly, progress quickly, and subside quickly. Which statement about acute illness is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most people with acute illness return to their previous level of wellness. Which illness has the characteristics of a chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lupus