The nurse working in rehabilitation knows that there are factors that are common to both disability and chronic illness. What is one of those factors?
A) A certain prognosis
B) A positive impact on family and friends
C) Limited medical treatment
D) Interference with life roles
Ans: D
Feedback: Certain factors common to both disability and chronic illness may include some functional limitation, interference with daily activities and life roles, an uncertain prognosis, prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation, psychosocial stress associated with the trauma or disease process, a negative impact on family and friends, and negative economic implications. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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