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The nurse has reinforced teaching about symptoms of an MI and the importance of seeking medical treatment promptly to a patient who has angina.What should the nurse explain as a common reason prompt treatment is not sought?
Chronic Disease
A medical condition persisting for a long time, often longer than three months.
Controlled
Managed or governed according to rules or principles to maintain order or regulation.
Cured
The complete resolution of a disease or disorder, with no ongoing symptoms or effects of the condition.
Chronic Illness Trajectory
The long-term pattern or course of a chronic illness, which may include periods of worsening symptoms, stability, and possibly improvement.
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