The nurse needs to help set goals and outcomes with a client who is experiencing difficulty keeping up with everyday tasks. Which of the following would be an appropriate SMART outcome?
A) The client will independently prepare daily schedules, including tasks and appointments, after 1 month.
B) The client will organize and list responsibilities of home, work, school, and children.
C) The client will prepare general schedules based on priorities and responsibilities.
D) The client will prepare individual daily schedules with daily tasks and appointments.
Ans: A
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The SMART acronym is a useful way to guide nurses in outcome identification. Outcomes should be S (specific), M (measurable), A (achievable and realistic), R (relevant), and T (time specific). Only the goal "The client will independently prepare daily schedules, including tasks and appointments, after 1 month" is time specific.
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