The nurse identifies the elements of the goal statement, explaining that the subject
1. Specifies action client is to perform
2. Includes conditions that may be added
3. Indicates the standard by which the client will perform
4. Is the client
5.
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Rationale 1: The action verb specifies action the client is to perform.
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1. Enhance cultural skills. 2. Gain cultural awareness. 3. Seek cultural encounters. 4. Acquire cultural knowledge.
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a. don gown, gloves, and mask. b. wash hands for 5 minutes after disposal. c. don gloves only. d. double-bag the sheets.
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1. teacher. 2. advocate. 3. counselor. 4. care provider.
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A) Bicycling B) Weight lifting C) Yoga D) Jogging