Acute disorders are short-term illnesses that typically have a sudden onset and a relatively short duration. They are often amenable to cure with proper treatment, unlike chronic conditions that may persist for a long time or indefinitely. Examples of acute disorders include the flu, bronchitis, and food poisoning.

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Acute Disorders Are

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Acute disorders are

A) short-term illnesses that are usually amenable to cure.
B) typically co-managed by the patient and the practitioner.
C) the major causes of death and illness in the United States.
D) slowly developing diseases with which people live for many years.

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