The nurse outlines short- and long-term goals for a 10-year-old child with many complex health problems. Who should agree on these goals?
a. Family and nurse
b. Child, family, and nurse
c. All professionals involved
d. Child, family, and all professionals involved
ANS: D
In the home, the family is a partner in each step of the nursing process. The family priorities should guide the planning process. Both short- and long-term goals should be outlined and agreed on by the child, family, and professionals involved. Elimination of any one of these groups can potentially create a care plan that does not meet the needs of the child and family.
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