The Nurse Uses the Concept of the Wellness-Illness Continuum for Developing

The nurse uses the concept of the wellness-illness continuum for developing a nursing plan of care. Which plan for a chronically ill patient does the nurse select?

A) Educate the patient about every possible complication associated with the specific illness.
B) Encourage positive health characteristics within the limits of the specific illness.
C) Limit activities because of the progressive deterioration associated with chronic illnesses.
D) Recommend activity beyond the scope of tolerance to prevent early deterioration.