Which illness has the characteristics of an acute illness?
a. Exercise-induced asthma
b. Type 2 diabetes
c. Influenza
d. Cleft palate
ANS: C
A
Exercise-induced asthma is a chronic condition because it requires ongoing health care services and affects the person for his or her entire life.
B
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition because it requires ongoing health care services and affects the person for his or her entire life.
C
Influenza symptoms are short-lived, and the person returns to his or her previous level of wellness.
D
Cleft palate is a chronic condition because it requires ongoing health care services and affects the person for his or her entire life.
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