The nurse and client had set the following expected outcome: "At the next clinic visit,the client will report participation in three activities to increase self-esteem." At today's visit,the client is unable to meet the stated outcome.What should be the nurse's next action?
A)Explore the possible reasons for not meeting the outcome.
B)Reevaluate the accuracy of the outcome statement.
C)Collaborate with the client to write a new expected outcome.
D)Identify new interventions to help the client achieve the outcome.

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The nurse should explore the possible reasons why the client was unable to meet the stated outcome to identify any barriers or obstacles that the client is facing. This will assist the nurse in identifying new interventions or modifying the existing plan of care to better meet the client's needs. It is important to understand the factors contributing to the lack of progress towards the expected outcome before taking further action.

The Nurse and Client Had Set the Following Expected Outcome