The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to provide care for a client with rheumatoid arthritis who is preparing for discharge. While planning the client's care, the PN should identify which client goal as the most important?

A. Acquiring coping skills is important, but the immediate focus for discharge planning is on practical goals related to managing daily activities and maintaining independence rather than on long-term psychological coping. B. Conserve energy is the most important goal for a client with rheumatoid arthritis preparing for discharge. Managing energy effectively helps clients cope with fatigue and pain, which are common challenges in daily life with rheumatoid arthritis. C. Adapting self-care skills is also important but is a broader goal that includes conserving energy as a component. Effective energy management is a key aspect of self-care for clients with rheumatoid arthritis. D. Improving body image is a valid goal but is not the most urgent concern for discharge planning. The primary focus should be on practical aspects of managing rheumatoid arthritis in daily life.