A nurse works with a patient to establish outcomes. The nurse believes that one outcome suggested by the patient is not in the patient's best interest. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Remain silent.
b. Educate the patient that the outcome is not realistic.
c. Explore with the patient possible consequences of the outcome.
d. Formulate an appropriate outcome without the patient's input.
ANS: C
The nurse should not impose outcomes on the patient; however, the nurse has a responsibility to help the patient evaluate what is in his or her best interest. Exploring possible consequences is an acceptable approach.
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