The nurse is caring for a client with a chronic illness. What should the nurse expect the client to experience because of this illness?
1. Persistent pain
2. Reversible conditions
3. Impaired function
4. Severe symptoms
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.
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