A nurse is writing learner objectives for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement best describes the proper method for writing objectives?
a. The nurse writes one long-term objective for each diagnosis, followed by several specific objectives.
b. The nurse writes general statements for learner objectives that could be accomplished in any amount of time.
c. The nurse plans learner objectives with another nurse before obtaining input from the client and family.
d. The nurse writes one or two broad objectives rather than several specific objectives.
Answer: a. The nurse writes one long-term objective for each diagnosis, followed by several specific objectives.
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