Of the following nursing goals,which is the most appropriate for a patient who has had a total hip replacement?

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A goal of walking 305 m (1000 feet)with the use of her walker by the time of discharge is individualized,realistic,and measurable."The patient will ambulate by the time of discharge" is not measurable because it does not specify the distance.Even though the patient will ambulate,this does not quantify how far."Ambulating briskly on a treadmill" is not realistic for this patient.The last option focuses on the nurse,not the patient,and is not measurable.

Of the Following Nursing Goals,which Is the Most Appropriate for a Patient