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2125004343 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is writing outcome criteria for a client's care. Outcome criteria are:

a. client goals established by the nurse.
b. long-term goals.
c. measurable data by which goals may be evaluated.
d. signs and symptoms that show evidence of a health problem.

Question 2

The nurse writes the following goal for a client with hypertension: Client will maintain a normal blood pressure. Which would be the most appropriate outcome criterion for this goal?

a. Client will have an 8:00 AM blood pressure of <140> b. Client will request pain medication as needed.
c. Client will talk about things that cause her to be stressed.
d. Client will experience no headaches or dizziness.