Which statement best captures the sick role critique for chronic illness?

Which statement best captures the sick role critique for chronic illness?

• A. Chronic illness often lacks the expectation of full recovery, challenging the sick role's applicability and usefulness.
• B. The sick role assumes patients never seek treatment.
• C. The sick role requires immediate full recovery for all illnesses.
• D. Chronic illness is always resolved by medical intervention.

Answer: (A)