A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.Which of the following statements best reflects an understanding of client-centered goals?

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A client-centered goal is a specific and measurable behavior or response that reflects a client's highest possible level of wellness and independence in function,therefore "The client will demonstrate the ability to appropriately measure blood sugar levels using a glucometer by discharge from nursing unit" is correct.Although "The client's A1C levels will be 7 or below at the first testing date" and "The client will experience no blood sugar readings below 60 mg/dL before first follow up visit" are appropriate,they are not the best options because they do not reflect independence in function."The client will be visited weekly by home health nursing staff beginning 1 week after discharge" is not client-centered because it does not reflect a client's highest possible level of wellness and independence in function.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes