Which of the following is a life trajectory event?

• A. Marriage
• B. Feelings about your treatment plan
• C. Advanced directive
• D. Pain level

Answer: (A)

Life trajectory events are major transitions that change a person’s social roles and long-term plans. Marriage fits this idea because it typically brings new caregiving expectations, financial arrangements, living situations, and future goals, creating ongoing responsibilities and supports that shape a person’s path for years.

Feelings about your treatment plan are an emotional response to care decisions and don’t denote a change in life role. An advanced directive is a legal document about future medical preferences, not a shift in life course. Pain level is a current symptom measure and does not reflect a transition in social status or long-term planning.