Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when writing goals and expected outcomes for a client?
a. A goal is a broad statement of desired changes that need not be written in behavioral terms.
b. Goals focus on long-term needs, and expected outcomes focus on short-term needs.
c. An expected outcome is a specific statement that describes the methods through which the goal will be achieved.
d. Long-term goals focus on the etiology component of the nursing diagnosis.
ANS: C
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