Family Support of the Chronically Ill Patient Is Especially Important

question 13

Multiple Choice

Family support of the chronically ill patient is especially important because they

• A) encourage the patient to be cheerful.
• B) are the only ones available when friends cannot be counted on.
• C) promote adherence to treatment.
• D) family is not helpful.

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Definitions:

Esteem Needs

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Maslow's Hierarchy

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