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Gary was diagnosed with an acute illness when his doctor informed him that he had
 
  A) arthritis.
  B) diabetes.
  C) influenza.
  D) heart disease.

Question 2

Contrary to chronic illnesses, acute illnesses have a
 
  A) rapid onset and long duration.
  B) rapid onset and short duration.
  C) slow onset and long duration.
  D) slow onset and short duration.



lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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