Which phases would a person experience during an illness trajectory?
1. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation
2. Symptoms, diagnosis, rehabilitation, treatment
3. Rehabilitation, treatment, recovery, symptoms
4. Diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, rehabilitation
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Explanation: 1. Symptoms are often the first sign, followed by diagnosis, then treatment and lastly, rehabilitation.
2. A logical progression of phases during an illness trajectory may include presentation of the symptoms, followed by diagnosis of the symptoms, treatment, and recovery.
3. Rehabilitation is considered a later step in the illness trajectory that follows symptoms, treatment and recovery.
4. Diagnosis occurs after symptoms appear, followed by treatment and rehabilitation.
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