A patient tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what "chronic condition" means. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Chronic conditions are defined as health problems that require management of several months or longer."
B) "Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go in a relatively predictable cycle."
C) "Chronic conditions are medical conditions that culminate in disabilities that require hospitalization."
D) "Chronic conditions are those that require short-term management in extended-care facilities."
Ans: A
Feedback:
Chronic conditions are often defined as medical conditions or health problems with associated symptoms or disabilities that require long-term management (3 months or longer). Chronic diseases are usually managed in the home environment. They are not always cyclical or predictable.
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