The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the client’s impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal: the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
-Which of the following evaluative statements best supports the outcome of this goal?

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Goal met, client has increased plaque free index score to 88% best supports the outcome of the goal: The client will increase plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12. Goal met, client reports that the modified grips have improved comfort during oral self-care is a valuable outcome to support the goal; however, this statement does not address the intent of the goal, which is to increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12. Goal met, client is brushing once a day demonstrates client adherence to oral self-care; however, this statement does not address the intent of the goal, which is to increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12. Goal met, client demonstrates competent brushing and interdental plaque removal skills using modified grips on the oral self-care aids addressing the client's psychomotor skills; however, this statement does not address the intent of the goal, which is to increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.

The Client Has an Unmet Human Need for Responsibility for Oral