The nurse is planning care for a patient with a chronic illness. What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Instruct on ways to minimize the impact of the chronic illness.
B. Limit activities until symptoms subside.
C. Suggest lifestyle alterations to prepare for more challenging symptom management in the future.
D. Encourage to seek medical care weekly.
Answer: A
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