A patient is experiencing symptoms of an illness. Which behaviors would the patient demonstrate as part of the sick role? Select all that apply:
1. Calling off sick from work for a few days
2. Taking prescribed medications
3. Changing the diet and resting as prescribed
4. Resumption of normal activities
5. Asking friends and family to help diagnose the problem
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The sick person is exempted from the performance of certain normal social obligations, including work.
2. Being sick is being in need of help. Responsibilities of being a patient include complying with the prescribed medical regimen.
3. Being sick is being in need of help. Responsibilities of being a patient include complying with the prescribed medical regimen.
4. The resumption of normal activities is not a part of the sick role, but a part of the illness experience.
5. Asking friends and family to help diagnose the problem is not a part of the sick role, but a part of the illness experience.
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