While being treated for one disease process, a patient begins demonstrating manifestations of another disease process. The nurse realizes that the patient is experiencing which type of disease?
1. iatrogenic
2. communicable
3. congenital
4. degenerative
Correct Answer: 1
An iatrogenic disease is caused by medical therapy. A communicable disease spreads from one person to another. A congenital disease exists at or before birth. A degenerative disease results from the deterioration or impairment of organs or tissues.
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