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xroflmao · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient has not been feeling well for a few days and has been using an over-the-counter medication without improvement. The nurse understands that the patient is demonstrating which illness behavior?

A patient has not been feeling well for a few days and has been using an over-the-counter medication without improvement. The nurse understands that the patient is demonstrating which illness behavior?

Question 2

While being treated for one disease process, a patient begins demonstrating manifestations of another disease process. The nurse realizes that the patient is experiencing which type of disease?

1. iatrogenic
2. communicable
3. congenital
4. degenerative

bhavsar · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

The patient is talking with a nurse about not feeling well, which describes the behavior of seeking medical care. Experiencing symptoms occurs when the patient realizes he is not feeling well. Assuming the sick role occurs after seeking medical care. Assuming a dependent role occurs upon hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

An iatrogenic disease is caused by medical therapy. A communicable disease spreads from one person to another. A congenital disease exists at or before birth. A degenerative disease results from the deterioration or impairment of organs or tissues.