The preceptor is reviewing a new nurse's goal statement of, "The client will resume normal bowel elimination patterns," created for the care plan of a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which feedback should the preceptor provide the nurse?
A. "This plan of care has an appropriate goal statement which meets criteria."
B. "This goal statement is not reflective of the client's diagnosis."
C. "This goal statement requires a time frame to be appropriate."
D. "This care plan is accurate and should be entered in the client's medical record."
Answer: C
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