A nurse works with a patient to establish outcomes but believes that one outcome suggested by the patient is not in the patient's best interests. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Remain silent.
b. Educate the patient that the outcome is not realistic.
c. Explore the consequences if the outcome is achieved.
d. Formulate an appropriate outcome without the patient's input.
C
The nurse should not impose outcomes on the patient; however, the nurse has a responsibility to help the patient evaluate what is in his or her best interests. Exploring possible consequences is an acceptable approach.
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