How should the nurse respond when a patient asks the difference between acute and chronic hip pain?
A) "An acute illness develops over a longer period of time than a chronic one."
B) "A chronic illness is more serious than an acute illness."
C) "A chronic illness is enduring while an acute illness is short term."
D) "A chronic illness is life threatening while an acute illness is not."

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Acute pain is typically short-term and arises suddenly, often due to injury or surgery, while chronic pain persists over a longer period, often lasting for months or years, and may not have a clear cause.

How Should the Nurse Respond When a Patient Asks the Difference