The Nurse Writes a Short-Term Goal for a Patient Scheduled

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse writes a short-term goal for a patient scheduled for surgery in the morning. The goal that contains all of the necessary elements is:

• A) The patient will walk to the bathroom within 48 hours after surgery.
• B) The patient will walk to the bathroom without experiencing shortness of breath within 48 hours after surgery.
• C) The patient will walk to the bathroom without experiencing shortness of breath.
• D) The patient will walk to the bathroom without experiencing shortness of breath after surgery.

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Definitions:

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A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters on the genital and anal areas.

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A condition characterized by an abnormally low number of sperm in the semen, which can affect fertility.

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