The nurse is reviewing a client's plan of care. Which statements indicate that this care plan has been completed accurately and appropriately?
1. Ineffective coping related to drug abuse as evidenced by drug overdose.
2. The client will identify two healthy coping mechanisms by time of discharge.
3. The client has identified two health coping mechanisms to replace inappropriate drug use.
4. The client will be provided with guidance in identifying healthy coping mechanisms.
5. The client has apologized to his family for drug abuse behaviors.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: The care plan is often organized into sections that include nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 2: The care plan is often organized into sections that include goals/outcomes.
Rationale 3: The care plan is often organized into sections that include evaluations.
Rationale 4: The care plan is often organized into sections that include nursing interventions.
Rationale 5: Although this might be a desirable behavior, it is not written as a goal.
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