The client feels unwell.She knows that she would be better off if she rested today,but important matters at work are waiting.She stops at the drugstore on her way to work and purchases several over-the-counter cold remedies.Her behaviors are related to the stage of illness experience called:

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The first stage of the illness experience is discovering that something is wrong.The other three options are the other stages: medical care contact is stage three,seeking professional advice;assuming the sick role is stage two,seeking support for the sick role;and dependent patient role is the fourth stage,acceptance of treatment.

The Client Feels Unwell