The nurse develops long-term and short-term outcomes for a client admitted with asthma. Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?
A) Client returns home verbalizing an understanding of contributing factors, medications, and signs and symptoms of an asthma attack.
B) By day 3 of hospitalization, the client verbalizes knowledge of factors that exacerbate the symptoms of asthma.
C) Within one hour of a nebulizer treatment, adventitious breath sounds and cough are decreased.
D) Within 72 hours of admission, the client's respiratory rate returns to normal and retractions disappear.

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Long-term goals are outcomes that are expected to be achieved over a longer period of time, often weeks or months. Option A indicates a goal that requires understanding and education, which typically takes longer to achieve than short-term goals. The other options describe short-term goals that can be achieved in a shorter timeframe, such as within a few hours or days.

The Nurse Develops Long-Term and Short-Term Outcomes for a Client