An appropriate, realistic short-term goal for a client with beginning stages of Alzheimer's disease who is being admitted to an assisted living facility includes:
1. Client will not wander about the facility.
2. Client will maintain a normal weight.
3. Client will be able to verbalize feelings of anger, fear, and trust, when appropriate.
4. Client will be oriented to the surroundings.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: NO wandering is not a realistic goal for this client. or long-term goals (maintaining a normal weight would be an ongoing, long-term goal).
Rationale 2: Maintaining a normal weight would be an ongoing, long-term goal).
Rationale 3: This is not a realistic goal for this client; either short or long term.
Rationale 4: This type of client should be oriented to his new surroundings within a few days; realistic for a short-term goal.
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