The patient who is admitted to the hospital feeling poorly may adjust to this illness by assuming a role that allows him to be excused from everyday responsibilities. This role is called the

A. Sick role: The sick role allows an individual to withdraw from normal obligations while being expected to seek help and recover. It is a recognized sociological concept. B. Illness role: Not a standard term in sociology or psychology. It’s a vague choice without defined meaning. C. Client role: Refers more to the consumer aspect of health care, such as someone receiving services, not the behavior assumed due to illness. D. Patient role: This is a general label for someone receiving treatment, not a behavioral or social adjustment to illness.