According to uncertainty management theory, when we appraise uncertainty for its meaning, it can take all of the following forms EXCEPT:
A) Ambiguity concerning the state of the illness
B) Complexity regarding treatments and systems of care
C) Predictability of the course of the disease and prognosis
D) A lack of information about the diagnosis and seriousness of the illness
E) None of the above - uncertainty can take all of these forms.

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According to uncertainty management theory, when we appraise uncertainty for its meaning, it can take the forms of ambiguity, complexity, and lack of information, but predictability of the course of the disease and prognosis is not considered a form of uncertainty.

According to Uncertainty Management Theory, When We Appraise Uncertainty for Its