A patient is admitted into a mental health unit screaming and kicking. Although this patient is acting out, she also is verbalizing that her leg is hurting. What type of planning would benefit this patient the most?
A.
Short-term goal
B.
Long-term goal
C.
Intervention
D.
Evaluation
ANS: A
The plan should be to provide the patient with short-term care first. If the pain in her leg is reduced, the patient will possibly stop screaming. Planning needs to occur before intervention.
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