The nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sensory Perception. Which of the following would be appropriate goals for this diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) The patient will demonstrate an understanding of contributing factors to disturbed sensory perceptions by reducing or eliminating them during the hospital stay.
B) The patient will not fall during the hospital stay.
C) The patient will develop an effective communication mechanism during the hospital stay.
D) The nurse will use a communication board when speaking with the patient.
E) The nurse will assist the patient with ADLs as needed during the hospital stay.
Ans: A, B, C
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