Question

what is an acute injury?
gradual onset, but also has long-term effects.
a sudden injury where it will be painful but will heal shortly.
a serious injury, but it will heal quickly.

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of an acute injury, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes a chronic or overuse - type injury (gradual onset, long - term effects), not acute.
• The second option: Acute injuries are sudden (like a sprain from a fall) and while painful, they typically have a relatively short - term healing process as the body can repair the sudden damage in a shorter time compared to chronic conditions.
• The third option is incorrect because acute injuries are not defined by being "serious" (some acute injuries can be minor, like a small cut) but by their sudden onset and relatively short - term healing.

Answer:

B. A sudden injury where it will be painful but will heal shortly.