The population health nurse is identifying individuals with chronic health problems. For which health problems should the nurse recommend disease management to resolve the health issue? (Select all that apply.)
1. COPD.
2. Asthma.
3. Epilepsy.
4. Diabetes.
5. Cardiovascular disease.
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
2. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
4. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
5. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
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