Which of the following statements is true?
a. Chronic conditions develop rapidly and respond to prompt medical intervention
b. Chronic conditions often are not evident until they negatively affect an older person's functional ability
c. Chronic conditions are often cured when they are detected
d. Chronic conditions are stable and unchangeable over time
B
Classic examples are the retinal changes in a older adult with adult-onset diabetes or a cold that becomes pneumonia for a resident with emphysema. Responses A and C are definitions of an acute condition. Response D is incorrect. Chronic conditions typically have an up-and-down course marked by exacerbations complicated by other stressors.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).