In the planning phase of the nursing process, establishing short- and long-term goals is very important. Planning should:
A.
Include positive and negative outcomes.
B.
Be realistic and measureable.
C.
Be formal and informal.
D.
Focus on the best possible options even if unrealistic.
ANS: B
Goals need to be realistic, attainable, and measurable by establishing a realistic target date of achievement.
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