A patient is recovering from a stroke. The nurse notes that the patient is unwilling to attempt any self-care. What should the nurse include as an initial goal?
A) The patient will demonstrate independent self-care.
B) The patient's family will manage the patient's care.
C) The nurse will delegate the patient's care to a nursing assistant.
D) The patient will participate in a social program.
Ans: A
Feedback: An appropriate patient goal will focus on the patient demonstrating independent
self-care. The rehabilitation process helps patients achieve an acceptable quality of life with dignity, self-respect, and independence. The other options are incorrect because an appropriate goal would not be for the family to manage the patient's care, the patient's care would not be delegated to a nursing assistant, and participating in a social program is not an appropriate initial goal.
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