RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 62 of 2368

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is writing client goals. What is a typical time frame for a short-term goal in this setting?

  1. Within an 8-hour shift
  2. Within 24 hours
  3. Within six months
  4. Within one month
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Correct answer: Within one month

In outpatient settings a short-term goal may be set for one month and a long-term goal for six months. Critical care uses shorter time frames.

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