When planning care for a patient with MS who has a nursing diagnosis of risk for activity intolerance related to extremity weakness secondary to stress, the most appropriate patient goal is

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Because the nurse has identified the patient's problem as activity intolerance, a patient goal that indicates improvement in activity tolerance, such as ability to accomplish ADLs without fatigue, is most appropriate. The other goals are appropriate for nursing diagnoses such as ineffective coping, impaired physical mobility, and inadequate nutritional intake.

When Planning Care for a Patient with MS Who Has