What action can be taken when a patient's care goal is not met?

When a patient's care goal is not met, the appropriate action is to reassess the care plan. This involves evaluating the current treatment strategies to identify any barriers preventing the patient from achieving their goals. It may include seeking feedback from the patient about their experiences, understanding their adherence to the plan, and examining whether the goals set were realistic and measurable.

Reassessing the care plan allows healthcare providers to make necessary adjustments—such as modifying interventions, setting new goals, or considering alternative treatments based on the patient's evolving needs and circumstances. This proactive approach helps ensure that the patient receives the support required to work towards their health objectives.

The other options do not effectively address the failure to meet care goals. Ignoring the goal dismisses the issue entirely, which could result in further complications for the patient. Increasing the dosage of medications may not target the underlying reasons for the unmet goal and could lead to adverse effects. Changing the healthcare provider should not be the first course of action; instead, it is more productive to first analyze and adjust the existing care plan collaboratively with the current provider.