Joan is a 75-year-old woman.Prior to her stroke she was very self-sufficient and active,but now she has difficulty getting herself dressed in the morning.Additionally,the medication prescribed to help prevent another stroke has resulted in her feet and ankles swelling,which makes it challenging for her to walk.Which statement best describes Joan's condition?

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Joan is experiencing difficulty in performing her daily activities and therefore is functionally disabled. The swelling of her feet and ankles is also causing physical impairment, but it is the functional disability that is impacting her daily life. The term "compression of morbidity" refers to an individual experiencing a shorter period of illness or disability towards the end of their life, which does not apply to Joan's situation. Joan's condition may be considered severe in terms of its impact on her daily life, but it is not necessarily a severe illness in medical terms.

Joan Is a 75-Year-Old Woman