There are several definitions of a chronic disorder or disability. Which of these definitions may not apply for legal purposes?
A) A person can be temporarily disabled but later return to full functioning.
B) People who are temporarily disabled can never return to full functioning.
C) An injury or acute exacerbation cannot cause a temporary disability.
D) Temporary disabilities are not common occurrences.
Ans: A
Feedback: People can be temporarily disabled because of an injury or acute exacerbation of a chronic disorder but later return to full functioning; this definition of disability may not apply for legal purposes. People who are temporarily disabled can return to full functioning. Injuries or acute exacerbations can cause temporary disabilities. Temporary disabilities are common occurrences.
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