You are called for a five-year-old boy who woke up feeling fine this morning but by lunchtime he has a stomach ache with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following would BEST describe his condition?

A) Chronic illness
B) Acute illness
C) Sudden onset
D) Long term


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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