The nurse knows an appropriate goal for the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective coping would be:
a. The patient will report an ability to remember discharge instructions.
b. The patient's family will understand how to access respite care services.
c. The patient will discuss possible coping strategies during weekly counseling sessions.
d. The patient will attend an online support group weekly.
ANS: C
An appropriate goal for Ineffective coping would be to discuss coping strategies. Remembering discharge instructions is an appropriate goal for Anxiety. Understanding how to access respite care services is an appropriate goal for Caregiver role strain, and attending a support group is an appropriate goal for Readiness for enhanced coping.
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