NURS 2280 Lecture Notes - Genuine Progress Indicator, Chronic Condition, Chronic Pain
11 Apr 2013
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Emphasizing and complying with healthy lifestyles early in life can slow the development of chronic illness. The hospital is the core center of care in chronic conditions. While different impairments may result from different disabilities, there are similarities across disabilities. true. People with disabilities seek medical intervention/health care in order to maintain a high level of wellness. false. Many people with chronic illnesses report that treatment options and the pros/cons are not discussed with them by their physicians. Deaths from chronic diseases will increase by 15% Deaths from diabetes will increase by 44%. Major chronic disease in canada (exam question!: cardiovascular disease, cancers, copd, diabetes mellitus. These are the major causes of premature death and hospitalization. Impact of chronic disease in ns: chronic diseases account for almost 75% of deaths in ns -5800 individuals, the same 4 causes. Cancer rates in ns are higher than the canadian average.
