Goal Attainment Theory posits that the nurse and patient

Goal Attainment Theory posits that the nurse and patient

• A. Mutually communicate, establish goals and act to attain them
• B. Nurse directs goals without patient input
• C. Patient remains passive
• D. Environment dictates goals

Answer: (A)

Goal Attainment Theory centers on the collaborative, transactional relationship between nurse and patient. It holds that the nurse and patient engage in mutual communication, share perceptions and information, and together set goals that reflect the patient’s values and desired outcomes. From there, they work as partners to implement actions and evaluate progress toward those goals. The nurse functions as a facilitator and collaborator, offering knowledge, negotiating options, and supporting the patient’s active participation in decision-making. This stands in contrast to models where the nurse unilaterally directs goals or where the patient remains passive, and it recognizes that while the environment and broader social factors can influence the process, they do not alone determine the goals without the patient’s input.

Goal Attainment Theory centers on the collaborative, transactional relationship between nurse and patient. It holds that the nurse and patient engage in mutual communication, share perceptions and information, and together set goals that reflect the patient’s values and desired outcomes. From there, they work as partners to implement actions and evaluate progress toward those goals. The nurse functions as a facilitator and collaborator, offering knowledge, negotiating options, and supporting the patient’s active participation in decision-making. This stands in contrast to models where the nurse unilaterally directs goals or where the patient remains passive, and it recognizes that while the environment and broader social factors can influence the process, they do not alone determine the goals without the patient’s input.