The patient reports that her breathing difficulties of the last few years have been getting progressively worse. After testing, her disease is diagnosed as one that she will most likely have for the next several years. Her disease is considered to be:
A) acute.
B) chronic.
C) therapeutic.
D) CABG.

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Chronic diseases are those that last for an extended period of time, often for the patient's entire life. In contrast, acute diseases are short-lived and typically resolve on their own or with medical intervention. Therapeutic is not a type of disease and CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) is a surgical procedure used to treat heart disease. Therefore, the best choice is B as the patient's breathing difficulties have been getting progressively worse over the last few years and the disease is likely to last for several years.

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