A client is being discharged from the hospital after treatment for a newly diagnosed disease. If the client does not receive education about the condition, what will be the most likely result?
1. no change in chronic condition
2. rehospitalization for the chronic illness
3. self-actualization
4. more questions asked about the illness
ANS: 2
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