The term chronic condition typically refers to a medical state or degree of health that exists for a minimum of how many months?
a. 3 c. 9
b. 6 d. 12
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A Correct: A chronic condition typically refers to a medical state or degree of health that exists for a minimum of 3 months.
B Incorrect: A chronic condition typically does not refer to a medical state or degree of health that exists for a minimum of 6 months.
C Incorrect: A chronic condition typically does not refer to a medical state or degree of health that exists for a minimum of 9 months.
D Incorrect: A chronic condition typically does not refer to a medical state or degree of health that exists for a minimum of 12 months.
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