During a home visit with a new community member,the nurse suspects that a client has a chronic illness.What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
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Chronic illnesses are characterized by long duration and generally slow progression. The nurse likely suspected a chronic illness because the client experienced symptoms for an extended period (8 months), has periods of remission where symptoms disappear, and has altered their activities of daily living due to the illness.

During a Home Visit with a New Community Member,the Nurse