Patients may have difficulty in meeting treatment goals for which reasons? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of understanding of the goals
b. Incongruity between patient and nursing goals
c. Compliance with all aspects of the treatment plan
d. Limited financial resources
e. Limited time available
ANS: A, B, D, E
Some reasons patients have difficulty in meeting treatment goals are lack of understanding, different beliefs about treatment, different goals for treatment, and financial and time limitations. The nurse must determine the cause of the patient's difficulty and develop a plan to address it.
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