Wes Is HIV

question 15

Multiple Choice

Wes is HIV+. As a client at a local nonprofit organization for HIV+ people and their families, Wes receives regular counseling, assistance in scheduling and transportation to medical appointments, and reminders to adhere to treatment regimens. This type of patient support program should ______.

• A) improve not only Wes's quality of life, but also reduce his physical symptoms
• B) improve Wes's physical symptoms, but do little for the quality of his life
• C) improve Wes's quality of life, but do little for his physical symptoms
• D) do little for either Wes's quality of life or his physical symptoms

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Definitions:

Self-Confident

Possessing assurance in one’s own abilities, qualities, and judgment, often leading to greater assertiveness and resilience.

Conceited

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself; overly proud or self-important.

Permissive Parents

are characterized by a parenting style that is lenient, with few demands and minimal control over their children.

Traumatic Childhood

Experiences during childhood that cause lasting psychological distress due to their intense and overwhelming nature.