Author Question: The nurse needs to help set goals and outcomes with a client who is experiencing difficulty keeping ... (Read 64 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse needs to help set goals and outcomes with a client who is experiencing difficulty keeping up with everyday tasks. Which of the following would be an appropriate SMART outcome?

A) The client will independently prepare daily schedules, including tasks and appointments, after 1 month.
B) The client will organize and list responsibilities of home, work, school, and children.
C) The client will prepare general schedules based on priorities and responsibilities.
D) The client will prepare individual daily schedules with daily tasks and appointments.

Question 2

A psychiatric mentalhealth nurse is performing an assessment of a male client and has asked him about the relationships in his life and his use of coping skills. What type of assessment is this nurse performing?

A) Mental status assessment
B) Psychosocial assessment
C) Health history
D) Psychological assessment

Beatricemm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The SMART acronym is a useful way to guide nurses in outcome identification. Outcomes should be S (specific), M (measurable), A (achievable and realistic), R (relevant), and T (time specific). Only the goal The client will independently prepare daily schedules, including tasks and appointments, after 1 month is time specific.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
A psychosocial assessment focuses on dimensions of the client's life such as occupation, sexuality, hobbies, spirituality, activity and exercise, coping, roles and relationships, and lifestyle.