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

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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.

A Registered Nurse Is Working in a Community Clinic That