Chronic illness occurs over a long period with occasional acute exacerbations and remissions. Nursing activities should be holistic. Which of the following is a goal of chronic care?
1. Focusing on caregiver skills
2. Preventing complications
3. Moving chronically ill to long-term care facilities
4. Reversing the effects of chronic disease
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One goal of chronic care is to prevent complications.
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