Nursing Diagnosis and the Nursing Process
SMART Goal Setting
Goals must be clearly defined to ensure measurable outcomes during the planning phase of the nursing process.
Criteria for Goals
- Specific: Clearly defined outcome.
- Measurable: Objective data to track progress.
- Achievable: Realistic for the patient's condition.
- Relevant: Aligned with the nursing diagnosis.
- Time-bound: Specific deadline for achievement.
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