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What aspect of the patient's response to chronic illness does the Shifting Perspectives Model focus on?
What aspect of the patient's response to chronic illness does the Shifting Perspectives Model focus on?
- The medication regimen prescribed by doctors
- The physical symptoms of the illness
- The person's perspective and their shifting viewpoint (correct)
- The statistical prevalence of the chronic illness
When a patient expresses, 'I can not walk up and down the stairs safely,' what aspect of their needs is being highlighted?
When a patient expresses, 'I can not walk up and down the stairs safely,' what aspect of their needs is being highlighted?
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Social isolation
- Mobility challenges (correct)
- Emotional well-being
Which statement reflects a positive coping mechanism by the patient with chronic illness?
Which statement reflects a positive coping mechanism by the patient with chronic illness?
- "I go online to be with my friends and exercise with them" (correct)
- "I am enjoying my life"
- "I can go up and down the stairs again"
- "It is nice to have an exercise partner"
What is the primary goal of rehabilitation for Mrs. Limza?
What is the primary goal of rehabilitation for Mrs. Limza?
Which assessment tool might be useful in evaluating Mrs. Limza's functional abilities pre-discharge?
Which assessment tool might be useful in evaluating Mrs. Limza's functional abilities pre-discharge?
How can Mrs. Limza's quality of life be enhanced during her rehabilitation process?
How can Mrs. Limza's quality of life be enhanced during her rehabilitation process?
Why is observation considered the best way to determine actual ability in acute care or rehab?
Why is observation considered the best way to determine actual ability in acute care or rehab?
What is the distinguishing factor between acute illness and chronic illness on ADL’s and IADL’s of the older adult?
What is the distinguishing factor between acute illness and chronic illness on ADL’s and IADL’s of the older adult?
Which type of changes in ADL’s and IADL’s can occur quickly and be related to a disease process?
Which type of changes in ADL’s and IADL’s can occur quickly and be related to a disease process?
Why is it important for an older adult to learn to live with a chronic condition?
Why is it important for an older adult to learn to live with a chronic condition?
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