Which term refers to a condition that persists for a long time?

• A. Wheeze
• B. Biohazard
• C. Hypotension
• D. Tachypnea

Answer: (C)

Long-lasting conditions are described as chronic. In nursing, distinguishing acute from chronic helps you plan care over time and anticipate ongoing needs. Chronic means the issue persists for months or years and may require long-term management. The other terms refer to a finding or situation rather than duration: a wheeze is a sound from airway narrowing; a biohazard is a safety risk; hypotension is low blood pressure and can be a short-term issue or a persistent state, but the term that explicitly conveys duration is chronic. Tachypnea means rapid breathing and can be either acute or chronic, but it does not by itself denote long duration.