A patient arrives to the clinic for evaluation. The clinician reports that the patient is experiencing acute hepatitis. The patient is visibly jaundiced and reports dark urine and clay-colored stools. The liver is enlarged and tender. Which phase of acute hepatitis does this represent?

A. Application of hot packs is not recommended immediately after a sprain; cold therapy is preferred to reduce swelling and pain.

B. Aspiration of fluid accumulation may be indicated in certain cases but is not part of initial management for sprains.

C. The R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method includes the use of compression wraps to help control swelling and provide support to the affected area.

D. Application of a cast is typically reserved for more severe injuries or fractures, not initial management for a sprain.

A. An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area or population. The localized nature of the increase in ringworm infections supports this classification.

B. Endemic refers to a disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area; it does not account for the sudden spike in infections.

C. A pandemic involves widespread outbreaks affecting multiple countries or continents, which does not apply here.

D. Prevalence measures how widespread a disease is within a population, but it does not reflect sudden increases.