The Preceptor Is Reviewing a New Nurse's Goal Statement Of

question 1

Multiple Choice

The preceptor is reviewing a new nurse's goal statement of, "The client will resume normal bowel elimination patterns," created for the care plan of a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which feedback should the preceptor provide the nurse?

• A) "This plan of care has an appropriate goal statement which meets criteria."
• B) "This goal statement requires a time frame to be appropriate."
• C) "This goal statement is not reflective of the client's diagnosis."
• D) "This care plan is accurate and should be entered in the client's medical record."

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