Asked by Sabina Khadgi on Sep 27, 2024
The following statements are on a patient's nursing care plan. Which statement will the nurse use as an outcome for a goal of care?
A) The patient will verbalize a decreased pain level less than 3 on a 0 to 10 scale by the end of this shift.
B) The patient will demonstrate increased tolerance to activity over the next month.
C) The patient will understand needed dietary changes by discharge.
D) The patient will demonstrate increased mobility in 2 days.
Pain Level
A patient's subjective measure of the intensity of their pain, often assessed using scales such as 0 to 10.
Goal of Care
The intended outcome or objectives that healthcare providers aim to achieve in the treatment of patients.
- Gain insights into the procedures necessary for devising a care plan customized to accommodate patient necessities.
- Allocate importance and frame attainable goals for patient management under specified boundaries.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insights into the procedures necessary for devising a care plan customized to accommodate patient necessities.
- Allocate importance and frame attainable goals for patient management under specified boundaries.