Which of the following activities would be most helpful to a person in whom a serious chronic illness has been diagnosed?
a. Discuss it with a religious leader on a confidential, do-not-tell basis
b. Join a support group of others with the same illness
c. Share the diagnosis with coworkers and neighbors to gain sympathy and support
d. Tell extended family because many diseases have a genetic component
ANS: B
Although a person might choose to do any of these, the most helpful action over the long term is to join a support group with persons having the same diagnosis for mutual learning, sharing of resources, and support. Religious leaders could also be helpful, but many people do not have a religious leader.
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