Management of CareQuestion 57 of 2368
A nurse is prioritizing a client's problems. Which condition generally requires intervention first?
- A chronic condition that is stable
- A health promotion need the client has expressed
- An acute condition that is uncompensated
- A problem that is unlikely to occur
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Correct answer: An acute condition that is uncompensated
Acute, uncompensated conditions take priority over chronic conditions. Actual problems generally take priority over potential ones.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Prioritization. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026