A group of nursing students are learning about recent changes in the pattern of disease in the United States. Which of the following statements best describes these current changes?
A) Infectious diseases continue to decrease in incidence and prevalence.
B) Chronic illnesses are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.
C) Most acute, infectious diseases have been eradicated.
D) Most, but not all, communicable diseases are declining.
Ans: D
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Although some infectious diseases have been controlled or eradicated, others are on the rise. Antibiotic resistance is a more serious problem in acute, not chronic, illnesses.
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