A nursing instructor advises a student nurse to set a long-term goal. An example of a long-term goal is
a. graduating from nursing school within 2 years.
b. writing a paper on the ramifications of childhood obesity.
c. giving two oral reports during clinical preconference and postconference.
d. earning a grade of C or better on each of the current semester exams.
ANS: A
To accomplish a long-term goal (such as graduating from nursing school within 2 years), the long-term goal should be broken down into smaller, more manageable goals, known as short-term goals. The other options are examples of short-term goals.
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__________ refers to the ability of the nurse to establish a meaningful connection with a client
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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