A nurse reviewing a patient's care plan notes a goal of "Patient will ambulate 50 feet, three times in the hallway today." According to Bloom, what taxonomic category is this goal?
a. Affective domain
b. Physical domain
c. Psychomotor domain
d. Cognitive domain
ANS: C
A
The affective domain involves feelings, emotions, values, and attitudes. This goal is not in the affective domain.
B
Bloom's taxonomy does not include "physical" domain.
C
The psychomotor involves movement and motor skills. An ambulation goal would be part of this domain.
D
The cognitive domain includes knowledge and cognitive skills. Ambulating would not be part of the cognitive domain.
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