The nurse is planning care for a patient with mental illness. What is true regarding patient goals?
1. They should be clear and general.
2. They should be general and open-ended.
3. They should be concrete and measurable.
4. They should be universal and standard.
Answer: 3
Explanation: Goals and outcomes are mutually-agreed upon with the patient and nurse. These goals should be concrete and measurable, in order to track progress. While goals should be clear and detailed, they should not be open-ended, general, or standard.
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