RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 61 of 2368

A nurse writes, "The client will achieve a state of fluid balance." How is this statement best classified?

  1. A specific expected outcome that is measurable
  2. A dependent nursing intervention
  3. A broad goal describing the overall aim of care
  4. A nursing diagnosis with related factors
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Correct answer: A broad goal describing the overall aim of care

Goals are broad statements of purpose. Expected outcomes are specific, measurable, and have a time frame.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Short-Term and Long-Term Goals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026