Mr. Y, who lives with his wife in their home of 50 years, has a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which of the following factors is most likely to have the largest impact on Mr. Y's ability to manage his illness?
A) The availability of new treatment options for his condition
B) The financial resources available to Mr. Y and his wife
C) The course and progression of his condition
D) The openness of Mr Y to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
C
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The course and progression of Mr. Y's arthritis is likely to affect his ability to manage it more than new treatment options, finances, or his openness to CAM treatments.
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