A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with a pelvic fracture on bed rest. Which goal statement is realistic for the nurse to assign to this patient?

Question

a. Patient will increase activity level this shift.
b. Patient will turn side to back to side with assistance every 2 hours.
c. Patient will use the walker correctly to ambulate to the bathroom as needed.
d. Patient will use a sliding board correctly to transfer to the bedside commode as needed.

Answer 1

ANS: A
A goal is a broad statement of desired change; the patient will increase activity level is a broad statement. Turning is the expected outcome. When determining goals, the nurse needs to ensure that the goal is individualized and realistic for the patient. Since the patient is on bed rest, using a walker and bedside commode is contraindicated.