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GNUR 207 Quiz 4
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GNUR 207 Quiz 4Acute illness - ANS-Sudden onset of symptoms; progresses quickly from mild to severe;
doesn't require long term behavioral change/treatment
Chronic - ANS-Gradual onset of symptoms; symptom mild of vague (may have
remissions/exacerbations); continues throughout lifespan & requires long-term
behavioral change/treatment
Adjusting to Illness - ANS-- Disbelief & denial
- Irritability & anger
- Attempting to gain control
- Depression & grief
- Acceptance & participation
Disbelief & Denial - ANS-PRACTICE (Which form of adjusting to illness does the patient
display?): A woman recently has been gaining weight and has been feeling nauseated.
She goes to the doctor to find out she's unexpectedly pregnant. She tries to self-reason
that she can't be pregnant-- "that's impossible!"
False - ANS-PRACTICE (True/False?): All patients go through all the same self
processes when they adjust to illnesses.
Attempting to Gain Control - ANS-PRACTICE (Which form of adjusting to illness does
the patient display?): A man is recently diagnosed with cancer; to do more research
about his condition, he Googles more information about his type of cancer.
Depression and Grief - ANS-PRACTICE (Which form of adjusting to illness does the
patient display?): A woman after recently being diagnosed with breast cancer has been
dynamically feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and distraught from the diagnosis.
Acceptance and Participation - ANS-PRACTICE (Which form of adjusting to illness does
the patient display?): A man understands the reality of his life after recently being
diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He is ready to work with his endocrinologist to begin
regulating his health.
True - ANS-PRACTICE (True/False?): Cultural expectations about how one behaves
when ill will vary
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