The nurse is engaged in establishing goals. Which statements would be classified as long-term goals? (Select all that apply.)
A) Become proficient in medication administration.
B) Attain a grade of B in the Mathematics for Medication Administration examination.
C) Develop skill in efficient, effective collection of patient data.
D) Achieve successful initial completion of admission data collection forms.

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Becoming proficient in medication administration and developing skill in efficient, effective collection of patient data are examples of long-term goals. They are umbrella goals that have several component parts that must be accomplished to fulfill the overall goal. Attaining a grade of B and successful initial completion of admission forms are simpler in nature and have only one component.

The Nurse Is Engaged in Establishing Goals