Author Question: What are specific measurable and realistic statements of goal attainment? A) Nursing diagnoses ... (Read 23 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What are specific measurable and realistic statements of goal attainment?

A) Nursing diagnoses
B) Nursing interventions
C) Evaluation
D) Outcome criteria

Question 2

For the postoperative client, which of the following nursing diagnoses will require outcome identification that could contribute to a maladaptive postoperative recovery?

A) Pain
B) Ineffective breathing patterns
C) Alteration in bowel elimination
D) Anxiety

milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Outcome criteria are specific, measurable, realistic statements of goal attainment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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In this scenario, ineffective breathing patterns will promote the development of pneumonia in the postoperative phase.