A well-defined client-centered goal will reflect the evidence of the diagnosed unmet human need. Which component of the dental hygiene diagnosis are the client-centered goals defined?

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The signs and symptoms of the dental hygiene diagnosis guide the dental hygienists in defining client-centered goals. For example, bleeding upon probing is evidence (sign/symptom) of an unmet human need for skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck. A related goal is the client will eliminate bleeding upon probing by 7/12. Statement of the problem identifies the unmet human need that the client determines from analysis of comprehensive assessment. Statement of cause/etiology identifies the contributors to the client's unmet human need. Factors that contribute to a client's unmet human need may include cognitive, psychomotor, or affective deficits. Intervention strategies are planned by the contributing factors. Statement of chief complaint is the reason why a client is seeking dental hygiene care.

A Well-Defined Client-Centered Goal Will Reflect the Evidence of the Diagnosed