A nurse is working with a male client in a mental health outpatient clinic. The client voices a desire to become more autonomous. Which goal will assist the client in becoming more autonomous?
a. The client will check his calendar each night to plan for commitments scheduled on the following day.
b. The nurse will remind the client weekly of his appointment at the clinic for the following week.
c. The client will ask the nurse to call him to remind him of his appointment.
d. The nurse will complete the client's calendar of daily commitments scheduled for the week.
A
Autonomy refers to the ability to direct and control one's activities and destiny. Working toward this goal is a simple way to begin to develop control over one's life. Reminding the client and completing the client's calendar are nursing goals rather than client goals. If the client asks the nurse to call him to remind him, no responsibility is placed on the client.
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