An Older Client with a Chronic Illness Lives Alone, Has

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older client with a chronic illness lives alone, has a fixed income, and often cannot afford required medications.In which quadrant on Dunn's wellness grid should the nurse categorize this client?

• A)High-level wellness in a favorable environment.
• B)Emergent high-level wellness in an unfavorable environment.
• C)Protected poor health in a favorable environment.
• D)Poor health in an unfavorable environment.

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