A nurse understands that illness behavior means: 1. Each distinct ill

A nurse understands that illness behavior means:

1. Each distinct illness will cause the client to behave in a specific manner
2. Nursing care provides interventions that are behavior oriented
3. The client’s behaviors will have a direct impact on his illness
4. When ill, a client’s perception of illness will result in unique behaviors

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Medical sociologists call the reaction to illness, illness behavior. Nurses who understand how cli-ents react to illness can minimize the effects of illness and assist clients and their families in maintaining or returning to the highest level of functioning.
While the other options may be true, they do not define illness behavior.