Prior to Discharge, Patients Should Receive a Written Action Plan

question 3

Multiple Choice

Prior to discharge, patients should receive a written action plan that establishes treatment goals and self-care activities.The acronym SMART is helpful in establishing the action plan.The "M" in SMART stands for:

• A)Meaningful (the goal pertains to the action plan).
• B)Mastering (the goal).
• C)Modular (the goal is divided into sections).
• D)Measurable (the outcome should be measurable).

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable that is tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Manipulates

To control or influence something or someone, often in a skillful manner and sometimes in a deceptive way.

Control Condition

In an experiment, a comparison condition in which participants are not exposed to the same treatment as in the experimental condition.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its impact on the dependent variable.