Fatigue can be described as:
a. a temporary state that can be helped by sleeping.
b. an inability to sleep at night.
c. being woken frequently by the baby during the night.
d. an unrelenting overall condition that interferes with the ability to function normally.
ANS: D
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11/15 expressed as a percent is 73%
Indicate whether the statement is true or false