Which of the Following Characteristics Applies to Chronic Illnesses

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics applies to chronic illnesses?

• A) Medical management can cure the illness.
• B) They are self-limiting.
• C) The focus is on diagnosis, not specifically symptoms.
• D) There is a focus on preventing deterioration.

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Definitions:

Psycho-motor Energy

A term related to the connection between mental processing and physical movement.

Homeostasis

The process by which a living organism or system maintains stable internal conditions necessary for survival, despite changes in the external environment.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, often referring to psychological or emotional balance.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.