The nurse recognizes which response as a barrier to achieving goals?
A) The effects of pain and/or clinical depression
B) Patient involvement in setting patient goals
C) Family involvement in setting patient goals
D) Realistic expectations of the patient's capabilities

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Pain and depression both can lead the patient away from cooperation and motivation in working towards goal achievement. The nurse must address either problem in order to have the best chance of success for the patient in meeting goals. Patient and family involvement help create "buy-in" and cooperation. Realistic expectations lead to reasonable and achievable goals.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Response as a Barrier to Achieving