A patient is in respiratory distress and placed on oxygen. Which is the most appropriate short-term goal?
a. Nasal cannula remains in place.
b. Patient completes morning care and eats breakfast.
c. Patient verbalizes that he is breathing better after lunch.
d. Patient maintains an oxygen saturation of 90% during the shift.
ANS: D
A
"Nasal cannula remains in place" is not a patient goal, and there is no time frame.
B
"Patient completes morning care and eats breakfast" is broad, and there is no time frame.
C
Although there is a short time frame, the goal "patient verbalizes that he is breathing better after lunch" lacks specificity.
D
"Patient maintains an oxygen saturation of 90% during the shift" involves a specific goal for the patient in a short time frame.
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