Which illness has the characteristics of a chronic illness?
a. Lupus
b. Bronchitis
c. Chicken Pox
d. Gastroenteritis
ANS: A
A
Lupus requires long-term treatment and impacts a person for his or her entire life. Previously, the life expectancy was as short as a few months after diagnosis.
B
Bronchitis is an acute illness with symptoms that are short-lived, and the person returns to his or her previous level of wellness once he or she is no longer ill.
C
Chicken pox is an acute illness with symptoms that are short-lived, and the person returns to his or her previous level of wellness once he or she is no longer ill.
D
Gastroenteritis is an acute illness with symptoms that are short-lived, and the person returns to his or her previous level of wellness once he or she is no longer ill.
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