A registered nurse is working in a community clinic that provides services for chronically ill patients. Which of the following would be considered a chronic condition?
A. Appendicitis
B. Pneumonia
C. H1N1 flu
D. Diabetes
D
Appendicitis is considered acute: the symptoms appear abruptly, are intense, and often subside after a relatively short period. Pneumonia is considered acute: the symptoms appear abruptly, are intense, and often subside after a relatively short period. H1N1 flu is considered acute: the symptoms appear abruptly, are intense, and often subside after a relatively short period. A chronic illness usually lasts longer than 6 months; diabetes is a chronic illness.
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