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