Question

iv fluids have been discontinued, and the iv is saline locked. recommendation: the physical therapist has reported that jared griffin was not feeling well after physical th and you need to go and see how he is doing. i would also like you to review his labs and continue with cont precautions. which of the following would be appropriate smart goals for jared griffin? (select all that apply.) his heart rate and rhythm will be within a normal range by the end of the day his jugular venous distention will be absent by discharge he will not experience any surgical site infection by discharge his inr will be within 2.1 to 3.5 within 3 days. his capillary refill will return to normal within the next 24 hours his blood pressure will decrease to 120/80 mmhg within the next 3 hours

Explanation:

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time - bound. All the given goals specify a particular health parameter, are measurable (e.g., heart rate range, absence of jugular venous distention), are likely achievable in a clinical context, are relevant to the patient's health status, and have a time - bound element (by end of day, by discharge, within a certain number of days or hours).

Answer:

His heart rate and rhythm will be within a normal range by the end of the day.
His jugular venous distention will be absent by discharge.
He will not experience any surgical site infection by discharge.
His INR will be within 2.1 to 3.5 within 3 days.
His capillary refill will return to normal within the next 24 hours.
His blood pressure will decrease to 120/80 mmHg within the next 3 hours.