(SOLVED) What should the nurse write to make a correct nursing goal? Write the correct goal.

Question

2. The nurse wrote the following in the nursing care plan: 164% Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance due to repeated vomiting. Nursing Goal: I will make the client have adequate fluid and electrolyte. a. Why the above nursing goal is incorrect? b. What should the nurse write to make a correct nursing goal? Write the correct goal. Case Study:

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ANSWER

A)

Nursing goal is incorrect because patient have risk of electrolyte imbalance so we should reduce the risk of imbalance and maintain the electrolyte balance.

I will make teh client have adequate fluid and electrolyte is plan of care and not goal so this is not correct.

B)

Correct nursing goal :-

Reduce the risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance

​​​​​​To maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.