A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who needs dietary or nutrition education.

Choice A rationale
Reserving a facility for the program is a logistical step, not a SMART goal. SMART goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This choice does not meet those criteria.
Choice B rationale
Having clients share their feelings is important for support and motivation, but it is not a SMART goal. It lacks specificity and measurability, making it difficult to assess progress and success.
Choice C rationale
Setting a goal for 50% of the clients to stop smoking within 3 weeks is a SMART goal. It is Specific (50% of clients), Measurable (stop smoking), Achievable (within 3 weeks), Relevant (smoking cessation), and Time-bound (3 weeks). This goal provides a clear target and timeframe for evaluating the program’s effectiveness.
Choice D rationale
Discussing smoking cessation techniques is an important part of the program, but it is not a SMART goal. It lacks specificity and measurability, making it difficult to assess the program’s success.

Choice A rationale
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the preparation and dispensing of medications. While they have extensive knowledge about drugs and their interactions, they are not typically responsible for providing dietary or nutrition education to clients with diabetes.
Their primary role is to ensure that patients receive the correct medications and understand how to take them properly.
Choice B rationale
Radiologic technologists are trained to perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X- rays, MRI scans, and CT scans. They do not have the expertise or training to provide dietary or nutrition education to clients with diabetes. Their focus is on capturing accurate images to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Choice C rationale
Respiratory therapists specialize in the assessment and treatment of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They are skilled in providing respiratory care, such as administering oxygen therapy and managing ventilators. However, they do not have the training or expertise to provide dietary or nutrition education to clients with diabetes.
Choice D rationale
Registered dietitians are healthcare professionals who specialize in nutrition and dietary management. They are trained to provide individualized dietary education and counseling to clients with various medical conditions, including diabetes. Registered dietitians can help clients understand how to manage their blood glucose levels through proper nutrition and meal planning, making them the most appropriate choice for providing dietary or nutrition education to clients with diabetes.