Assuming that all of the following are realistic, a long-term goal for

Assuming that all of the following are realistic, a long-term goal for a client that is a tailor by trade and has been admitted for eye surgery should include:

1. Returning to sewing
2. Preventing ocular infection
3. Administering eye drops on time in the hospital
4. Performing independent hygienic care in the hospital

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Long-term goals focus on prevention, rehabilitation, discharge, and health education. An appro-priate long-term goal for this client would be for rehabilitation and the client’s return to occupa-tion, in this case sewing. Preventing ocular infection is a short-term goal. A short-term goal is ex-pected to be achieved within a short time, usually in less than 1 week. In 1 weeks’ time, the cli-ent’s risk for infection should be greatly reduced. Administering eye drops on time in the hospital is a short-term goal. Long-term goals are usually designed for problem resolution after discharge, especially from an acute care setting. Performing independent hygienic care in the hospital is a short-term goal. Long-term goals are usually made for problem resolution after discharge, espe-cially from an acute care setting.