A patient tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that she had 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 3 months or longer."
B) "Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go."
C) "Chronic conditions are medical conditions that have disabilities that require hospitalization."
D) "Chronic conditions 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). This makes option D incorrect. Option B is a correct answer, but it is not the best answer to the patient. Option C is incorrect because chronic diseases are usually managed in the home environment.
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