The nurse who advocates for a health-oriented approach to clients is likely to encourage the development of which outcome?
a. The client will maintain compliance in medication administration.
b. The client will adjust to the limitations of chronic illness.
c. The client will keep in mind his limitations as a barrier to achievement of goals.
d. The client will focus on continued progress and improvements in planning goals.
D
A health-oriented approach focuses on the possibilities and positive achievements that are within the client's grasp. The other options focus on the limitations and negative view of the client's illness.
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