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karen

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To evaluate an expected outcome, the outcome must be reasonable and:
 
  a. easy.
  b. proven.
  c. measurable.
  d. functional.

Question 2

The nurse is charting on the patient who is status-post surgery for an abdominal abscess, and notes: Pt's temperature has not exceeded 98.6 this shift. This is an example of:
 
  a. an intervention.
  b. an outcome.
  c. a plan.
  d. a diagnosis/analysis.



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Answer to Question 1

C
To be evaluated, an expected outcome must be reasonable and measurable. Options a, b, and d are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

B
An outcome measures the effectiveness of the plan of care. Options a, c, and d are incorrect.





 

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