Realistic short-term goals for a patient who is newly admitted to the hospital should be achievable in
a. 1 to 2 days.
b. 4 to 6 days.
c. 1 to 2 weeks.
d. 2 to 4 weeks.
B
Short-term goals are those achievable in 4 to 6 days for hospitalized patients and somewhat longer for patients in other settings. A period of 1 to 2 days allows too little time. The other options suggest longer times than necessary.
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