When related to nursing what is the relationship between the terms goals, objectives, and expected outcomes?
A) A goal is based on an expected outcome
B) Their only relationship is that all are related to client care
C) The terms are interchangeable when used in this context
D) An outcome is the result of the analysis of goals and objectives
C
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