The home health nurse is evaluating a client with AIDS on a home visit. The nurse determines that goals have been met when the client:
1. is depressed.
2. loses 10 pounds.
3. develops one decubitus ulcer.
4. has no opportunistic infections.
Answer: 4
1. The goal for the client with AIDS is that the client has some hope.
2. A loss of 10 pounds indicates that the client is losing weight and has not met goals.
3. A goal would be for the client to have no sores on the body.
4. The AIDS client who has no opportunistic infections has met a goal of care.
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