The nurse identifies the elements of the goal statement, explaining that the subject:
1. Specifies the action the client is to perform.
2. Includes conditions that may be added.
3. Indicates the standard by which the client will perform.
4. Is the client.
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Rationale 1: The action verb specifies action the client is to perform.
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