A Parent of Three Small Children Has Had Nausea, Vomiting

question 9

Multiple Choice

A parent of three small children has had nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue for the past 2 days and calls the children's grandmother for assistance with caring for the children. Which illness behavior is the parent experiencing?

• A)Sick-role behavior
• B)Dependence on others
• C)Seeking professional care
• D)Experiencing symptoms

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a newborn human.

Icteric Sclera

The yellowing of the whites of the eyes, which is a symptom of jaundice resulting from elevated bilirubin levels in the blood.

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in vertebrates. Its levels are measured to assess liver function.

Bacterial Endocarditis

An infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, typically caused by bacteria.