A client with Crohn's disease in remission is admitted to the nursing unit for follow-up care. The remission state is characterized by which of the following?
A) Permanent relief from the signs and symptoms
B) Temporary disappearance of signs and symptoms associated with the disease
C) Periodic occurrence in clients with long-standing diseases
D) Reactivation of the disease and presence of symptoms
B
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Remission is a temporary state of disappearance of the signs and symptoms related to a particular disease. It is of short duration, but the duration is unpredictable. It is a condition opposite to exacerbation, which is characterized by reactivation of symptoms. Remission is not permanent, but is rather a temporary relief from signs and symptoms. Exacerbation is the periodic occurrence of disease in clients with chronic diseases.
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