Question

Samara is diagnosed with the flu. She does not require intensive treatment, and the illness will not have any long-term consequences. She only requires rest and a strictly controlled diet to recover from it. Which of the following models of illness describes Samara’s experience?

Answer 1

Answer: acute illness

Explanation:

This often describes an illness that is of short duration, rapidly progressive, and in need of urgent care. Examples of such are common viral and bacterial diseases such as pink eye, strep throat, and sexually transmitted infections. The following are physical symptoms attached to it : headaches, seizures, also, constipation be considered acute. These can become chronic, or symptomatic of chronic conditions hence all of these needs a rapid response.

Answer 2

Answer:

Acute illness

Explanation:

Acute illnesses are the types of illness that occurs abruptly and are often short in duration. The symptoms of acute illness develop fastly and rapidly. An acute illnesa usually takes less than 6 months to heal unlike the chronic sickness.

In Samara's case, she is diagnosed with the flu, since she does not require intensive treatment, and the illness will not have any long-term consequences it can be explained that her illness is of acute type.