A patient's symptoms are defined as acute if they occur ________
A) over a period of time and are minor in intensity
B) over a period of time and are severe in intensity
C) sudden in nature and minor in intensity
D) sudden in nature and severe in intensity
D
Explanation: A) Symptoms that occur over a period of time are chronic.
B) Symptoms that occur over a period of time are chronic.
C) Acute symptoms are sudden, but they are not minor in intensity.
D) Correct!
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