The patient who is not in acute danger at the moment, but whose life might suddenly be threatened at any time, is experiencing the ________ trajectory.

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The crisis trajectory is characterized by a sudden and unpredictable crisis that can threaten the patient's life at any time, and can lead to death or a dramatic change in health status. Patients in this trajectory may have a chronic condition, but they are not in acute danger at the moment. An example of this trajectory is a patient with cancer who has a sudden and severe complication, such as a perforated bowel.

The Patient Who Is Not in Acute Danger at the Moment