An Example of an Effective Patient Outcome Statement Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

An example of an effective patient outcome statement is:

• A) "Eighty percent of all patients admitted to the emergency department will be seen by a nurse practitioner within 3 hours of presentation in the emergency department."
• B) "Patients with cardiac diagnoses will be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs."
• C) "The hospital will reduce costs by 3% through the annual budget process."
• D) "Quality is a desired element in patient transactions."

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Definitions:

Self-determination Theory

Self-determination Theory is a theory of human motivation that emphasizes the role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering well-being.

Relatedness

Feeling connected to others, both personally and in your community.

Unconscious Motivations

Drives and desires operating below an individual's conscious awareness, influencing behavior and thought processes.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious drives and desires that influence behavior, often contrasting with explicit motives which are consciously recognized by the individual.