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Explain What Is Meant by a Sick Role

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Explain what is meant by a sick role.Provide an example of how a physically ill person might perform his or her sick role.How might the sick role differ for those who are mentally ill?


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Small-Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that digests and absorbs nutrients from food.

Urostomy

A surgical procedure creating an opening in the abdominal wall for urine to pass directly from the kidneys, bypassing the bladder.

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by mucous membranes and glands to moisten and protect certain parts of the body, such as the respiratory tract.

Effluent

Wastewater or sewage that is discharged into the environment, typically from a treatment plant, septic system, or industrial process.

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