Question

a nurse is caring for a client who reports new onset of abdominal pain. the nurse should assign the clients condition to which of the following categories when prioritizing care? chronic minimal urgent expectant

Explanation:

New - onset abdominal pain can be a sign of serious underlying conditions. It requires immediate attention. Chronic refers to long - term conditions, minimal implies low - priority, and expectant is for stable, non - urgent cases. Urgent care is needed for new abdominal pain to rule out serious issues like appendicitis, perforation, etc.

Answer:

C. Urgent