Which of the following is an example of rehabilitation and disease management?
a. Prompt treatment for hypertension
b. Attending weight loss classes
c. Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
d. Taking an antibiotic for a sinus infection
ANS: C
A
Prompt treatment of hypertension is an example of diagnosis and treatment.
B
Attending weight loss classes is illness prevention because of the risk for disease development.
C
Knowing the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia will help the person manage the disease of diabetes.
D
Taking medication is treatment of a disease.
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