Patients May Have Difficulty in Meeting Treatment Goals for Which

question 23

Multiple Choice

Patients may have difficulty in meeting treatment goals for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Lack of understanding of the goals
• B) Incongruity between patient and nursing goals
• C) Compliance with all aspects of the treatment plan
• D) Limited financial resources

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Definitions:

Preexisting Duty

An obligation that a party is already bound to by law or by some other agreement. The party may not use this as consideration in a new contract.

Promissory Estoppel

A judicial principle that stops one from retracting a pledge given to another if the latter has justifiably depended on the promise to their disadvantage.

Disputed Amounts

Refers to the sums of money under contention between parties in transactions or contracts, often leading to negotiation or legal actions.

Satisfaction

The agreed-to settlement as contained in an accord.