Which of the following statements regarding short-term goals is accurate?
a. Short-term goals are broad rather than specific.
b. Short-term goals can be accomplished within days or hours.
c. Short-term goals must be accomplished while the patient is hospitalized.
d. Short-term goals are less realistic than long-term goals.
ANS: B
Short-term goals can usually be accomplished within hours or days, whereas long-term goals may take weeks.
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