Chapter 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of planning?
A
The nurse prioritizes the diagnoses, sets patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and chooses nursing interventions appropriate for each diagnosis
2
Q
What are two other terms for planning?
A
- Goals
2. Expected outcomes
3
Q
What does SMART goal stand for?
A
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timed
4
Q
What is a SMART goal?
A
A useful approach for writing goals and outcome statements more effectively
5
Q
When writing a SMART goal, what are the first two words used?
A
“Patient will…”
6
Q
Two types of goals?
A
- Short term (under 6 months)
2. Long term (over 6 months)
