Client goals are set during the planning stage of the client's teaching plan. When the nurse is developing client-specific goals, which of the following should the nurse keep in mind? Select all that apply
A) Goals should be measurable.
B) Goals should be attainable.
C) Goals should be set by the client.
D) Goals should be set by the physician.
E) Goals should be set by the nurse.
Ans: A, B
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When the nurse is developing client-specific goals, the nurse should keep in mind that goals should be measurable and attainable and should include all parties involved, including the physician's, nurse's, and client's input.
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