The Novice Nurse Working on a Medical-Surgical Unit Is Preparing

The novice nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is preparing a plan of care for a client admitted for irritable bowel syndrome. The goal statement is, "The client will resume normal bowel elimination patterns." When reviewing the plan of care with the novice nurse, which statement by the preceptor is the most appropriate?

A) "This plan of care has an appropriate goal statement which meets criteria."
B) "This goal statement requires a time frame to be appropriate."
C) "This goal statement is not reflective of the client's admitting diagnosis."
D) "This care plan is accurate and will be placed in the client's medical record."