Author Question: When planning patient care, a goal can be described as a. A statement describing the patient's ... (Read 163 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When planning patient care, a goal can be described as

a. A statement describing the patient's accomplishments without a time restriction.
b. A realistic statement predicting any negative responses to treatments.
c. A broad statement describing a desired change in patient behavior.
d. An identified long-term nursing diagnosis.

Question 2

Which of the following statements from a patient does the nurse evaluate as an indication that the patient is not ready to learn at this time?

a. I need to understand more about the reason for the colostomy.
b. I will find out when the support group meets.
c. There's no sense in showing me. I'm too sick right now.
d. Tell me if I am doing this correctly.

popopong · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A goal is a broad statement that describes a desired change in a patient's condition or behavior. A goal is mutually set with the patient and is time-limited, patient-centered, measurable, and realistic.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A The statement, I need to understand more about the reason for the colostomy, indicates that the patient is ready to learn and desires to find out more to gain understanding.
B The statement, I will find out when the support group meets, indicates that the patient is willing to learn.
C Readiness to learn is related to the stage of grieving. The patient's response, There's no sense in showing me. I'm too sick right now, demonstrates anger. The patient is unwilling to learn at this time. The patient has not yet reached the acceptance state of grieving in which learning can occur.
D The patient who requests feedback is expressing readiness to learn.