The Patient Admitted to the Hospital May Adjust to Illness

question 39

Multiple Choice

The patient admitted to the hospital may adjust to illness by assuming a role in which everyday responsibilities are avoided.This is called the:

• A) patient role.
• B) illness role.
• C) sick role.
• D) dependent role.

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Definitions:

Solvent Partner

A partner in a business who has the ability to pay all their debts.

Deficit Balance

A situation where liabilities exceed assets in accounting, indicating a negative balance.

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Financial Report

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity over a period.