A goal for a client who has the nursing diagnosis Anxiety related to hospitalization is "The client will verbalize end or alleviation of periods of anxiety within 2 days of hospitalization." What type of goal does this statement represent?
A)focused
B)long-term
C)ongoing
D)short-term

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Short-term goals are expected to be resolved in less than a week;these goals focus on the etiology component of the nursing diagnosis.

A Goal for a Client Who Has the Nursing Diagnosis