A healthy 65-year-old says, "I don't think I will live much past 70." The studies however show that this client should live to 84 years of age. Which of the following statements, by the nurse, summarizes the compression of morbidity for this cli
A) "Let's work on extending your life expectancy."
B) "The goal is to live better, not longer."
C) "We should work on postponing chronic illnesses."
D) "You are lucky that you are healthy."
Ans: C
Compression of morbidity emphasizes that preventive approaches must be directed toward preserving health by postponing the onset of chronic illnesses, but one's life expectancy cannot be extended. Consequently, disease, disability, and functional decline are "compressed" into a period averaging 3 to 5 years before death.
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