The nurse understands that the Nursing Outcomes Classification ...

[Brittanyd9008]

The nurse understands that the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) taxonomy system can be compared to :
 
  1. Nursing diagnosis statement
  2. Planning portion of the care plan
  3. Goal statement of the traditional care plan
  4. Implementation phase of the care plan

Question 2

One of the discharge goals for a client is that they will have improved mobility. An appropriately written desired outcome statement is:
 
  1. Client will ambulate without a walker by 6 weeks.
  2. Client will ambulate freely in house.
  3. Client will not fall.
  4. Client will have freer movement in daily activities.

[mcomstock09]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The nursing diagnosis statement must follow the NANDA format.
Rationale 2: Goal setting is part of the planning, but the NOC outcome is narrower in use than general planning.
Rationale 3: The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) describes client outcomes that respond to nursing interventions seen in traditional care plans.
Rationale 4: Implementation is compared to the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) taxonomy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Desired outcomes are the more specific, observable criteria used to evaluate whether the goals have been met. Ambulating without a walker by a certain date is specific as well as measurable.

[Brittanyd9008]

Excellent

[ktidd]

Great answer, keep it coming