The nurse is helping a client adjust to experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What should the nurse instruct the client about chronic diseases?
1. Require a short period of care
2. Leave permanent disability
3. Recover spontaneously
4. Are temporary in nature
Answer: 2
1. Chronic disease requires long period of care.
2. Chronic disease leaves permanent disability in its wake.
3. The client does not recover from chronic disease.
4. Chronic disease is permanent.
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