Chronicity

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the unique needs of the older adult and their family living with chronic illness.
  • Analyze the role of the nurse in the planning of care of clients/families living with chronic illness.
  • Assess the range of approaches and strategies for supporting health in the adult and older adult population.

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Professional Practice in Nursing: Part I Copyright © 2025 by Roya Haghiri-Vijeh; Kateryna Metersky; Jasmine Balakumaran; Oona St-Amant; Leigh Dybenko; Emilene Reisdorfer; Linda Scott; Anita Jennings; and Caitlin Cosgrove is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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