The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with an admitting diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and influenza is described as having:

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Chronic illnesses are those that develop slowly over a long period and last throughout a lifetime. Acute illnesses develop suddenly and resolve in a short time. Type 2 diabetes mellitus would be considered chronic, whereas influenza would be considered acute.

The Nurse Takes into Consideration That the Patient with an Admitting