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charnay martin
on Oct 31, 2024
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Mr.Huynh,67,has chronic arthritis,and has been pain-free for the past four weeks.What is the term describing his pain-free period?
A) Adherence
B) Chronicity
C) Exacerbation
D) Remission
Chronic Arthritis
Long-term inflammation of the joints that causes pain and possibly loss of function.
Pain-Free
A state in which an individual experiences no discomfort or pain.
Remission
A period during a chronic illness when there is a lessening of severity or cessation of symptoms.
- Acquire knowledge about the definitions and variances between illness, disease, acute illness, and chronic illness.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the definitions and variances between illness, disease, acute illness, and chronic illness.