The nurse has written goals for a client's care. A characteristic of a correctly stated goal is that it:
a. identifies specific measurements (data) to determine if it is met.
b. reflects the medical diagnostic statement.
c. states a broad outcome that does not have to be measured.
d. provides a guideline for change in a given period of time.
ANS: D
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