A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis (OA). When planning the patient's care, what goal should the nurse include?
A) The patient will express satisfaction with her ability to perform ADLs.
B) The patient will recover from OA within 6 months.
C) The patient will adhere to the prescribed plan of care.
D) The patient will deny signs or symptoms of OA.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Pain management and optimal functional ability are major goals of nursing interventions for OA. Cure is not a possibility and it is unrealistic to expect a complete absence of signs and symptoms. Adherence to the plan of care is highly beneficial, but this is not the priority goal of care.
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