The nurse determines that a patient is in the onset stage of an illness. What did the nurse observe in the patient?
A. The first symptoms of a given problem are experienced.
B. There is a gradual resumption of normal roles and activities.
C. The sick role becomes that of being a patient.
D. The disease is identified and socially sanctioned.
Answer: A
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