Practice Question
A registered nurse is discussing the nursing process with a student nurse. Which of the following statements by the student nurse should the registered nurse identify as appropriate for the planning step of the nursing process?
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Correct Answer:
"I will develop a SMART goal based on the client's problems."
Rationale:
🔵The planning step involves developing goals and expected outcomes that address the identified nursing diagnoses.
🔵A SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) provides a structured method to ensure goals are realistic and trackable.
🔵This helps guide the selection of nursing interventions and ensures care is directed toward resolving the client’s problem.
🔵Planning bridges the gap between assessment data and actual interventions, ensuring care is goal-directed.
🔵This step is crucial for evaluating whether the desired patient outcomes are being achieved effectively.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 🔔 Fundamentals of Nursing-PN
- Answer Choices: 4