The patient has a nursing diagnosis of risk for falls. Which goal is most important?
a. Patient will ambulate twice a day.
b. Patient will have no symptoms of infection.
c. Patient will perform activities of daily living.
d. Patient will have no injuries during hospital stay.
ANS: D
All of the goals except lack of infection are appropriate for a patient with a risk-for-falls diagnosis; however, the most important goal is for the patient to have no injuries during the hospitalization.
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