Asked by Punitha Nallusamy on Jun 15, 2024

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If a patient does not achieve a goal,according to King,the nurse should:

A) Report the failure to the physician.
B) Report the failure to a family member.
C) Ask the patient why.
D) Start the process over.

Patient

A patient is an individual who receives care or treatment from healthcare professionals due to illness or injury.

Nurse

A nurse is a professional trained to care for sick or injured individuals and to support health practitioners in various medical settings.

Goal

A specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objective that individuals or organizations aim to achieve.

  • Comprehend the implications of goal achievement and failure in nursing practice according to King.
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Michael VillasenorJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to King's theory of goal attainment, if a patient does not achieve a goal, the nurse should reassess the situation and start the process over to identify new strategies or interventions that may be more effective in helping the patient reach their goals.