How does nursing focus differ between acute and chronic illness?

How does nursing focus differ between acute and chronic illness?

• A. Acute illness emphasizes long-term management and quality of life.
• B. Acute illness focuses on immediate stabilization and recovery; chronic illness emphasizes long-term management, prevention of complications, and quality of life.
• C. Both focus solely on medication administration.
• D. Chronic illness priorities are irrelevant to nursing care.

Answer: (B)