Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects an u

Which of the following statements made by the nurse best reflects an understanding of the cli-ent’s role in goal setting?

1. “He knows what he needs better than anyone else.”
2. “When he sets the goals he is more likely to follow the plan.”
3. “He identifies the goals and then together we create the plan of action.”
4. “He is best suited to determine the level of effort he is capable of providing.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Unless you set goals mutually and make a clear plan for action, clients will not follow the care plan. Clients alone are not always appropriately prepared to set and plan goals without profes-sional help. Although the other answers may be true for many clients, it is not a guarantee that the client possesses all the skills and knowledge necessary to set and plan realistic goals.