A Married Father of Four Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Emphysema

question 7

Multiple Choice

A married father of four has recently been diagnosed with emphysema resulting from a long history of smoking.At a family counseling session a nurse helps the family to understand that this diagnosis is classified as a(n) :

• A) acute illness.
• B) tertiary prevention.
• C) chronic illness.
• D) internal variable.

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Definitions:

West African Countries

Countries located in the western region of the African continent, which includes nations such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

Treatment Time

The duration during which a patient undergoes a medical intervention or therapy.

Breast Cancer

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Cancer-Free

A term used to describe a state in which a person shows no signs of cancer following treatment.