Which of the Following Represents an Effective Goal Statement

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an effective goal statement?

• A) Involve patients and families in planning health care.
• B) To revise clinical guidelines for incontinence care from evidence within 6 months.
• C) Patients and families are partners first in care planning.
• D) To acquire $4 million in additional funding within 12 months to support clinical education programs for dementia.

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