A Nurse Is Helping a Client with Planning Following a Surgery

A nurse is helping a client with planning following a surgery in which the client had a permanent colostomy placed. Why is it important to consider short-term goals for this client?

A) There may be frustration that long-term goals might seem difficult to attain.
B) The client requires health care for a short time scale.
C) To observe if the planned care for the client is meeting its goals.
D) To promote a gradual increase in personal achievement.