Practice Question
A nurse educator who leads a residency program for new nurses is educating the new nurses on the trajectory of chronic illness. The nurse recognizes a need for further teaching when one of the new nurses states which of the following?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"A primary goal when caring for clients who have a chronic illness is to cure them of the condition:
Rationale:
Chronic illnesses are often managed rather than cured. Patients with the same chronic condition may experience different disease trajectories, requiring individualized treatment plans and patient education.
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This question is from RN MedSurg Exam 6 which contains 80 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. "Many people experience an age-related decline in their hearing."
B. "You will need to get hearing aids in order to function in society."
C. "This is often due to an infection that will resolve on its own."
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. This test measures the kidneys' response to ACTH.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4