What are specific measurable and realistic statements of goal ...

[ARLKQ]

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]

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

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

[ARLKQ]

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[ecabral0]

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