Robert is a businessman who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His health care provider has not given him a very positive prognosis because his disease is progressing very quickly
What is the most important thing for Robert to maintain at this point in his illness for his sense of well-being? A. Hope
B. Skin integrity
C. Individuality
D. Socioeconomic status
A
People facing life-changing experiences need to maintain hope. Hope is the anticipation of a continued good or an improvement or lessening of something unpleasant. Hope energizes and comforts people as they face personal challenges and enhances their coping skills.
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