A 76-year-old patient is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).The doctor tells the patient that an angioplasty is necessary.The patient agrees and signs the informed consent.This patient is experiencing which stage of illness behavior?

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This patient is experiencing the dependence on others stage of illness behavior; he has accepted the diagnosis and treatment of the healthcare provider.The patient entered the experiencing symptoms stage when he began having chest pain at home.He entered the sick-role behavior phase when he admitted to family that he was experiencing chest pain.When he decided to go to the emergency department for healthcare intervention,he entered the seeking professional care stage of illness.

A 76-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted with an Acute Myocardial Infarction