In determining patient goals, the nurse should:

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As health care educators, nurses should allow patients to identify what is most important to them. If a newly diagnosed diabetic patient is interested in learning techniques of care that will allow discharge to home rather than to an extended care facility, the patient is more likely to be receptive to learning about self-monitoring blood sugar levels. After the learning goals related to the issues that the patient feels are a priority have been met, the patient may then be able to focus on health promotion and avoiding complications.

In Determining Patient Goals, the Nurse Should