What Is an Appropriate Outcome Statement for a Patient with a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a patient problem of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions?

• A)The patient will increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions.
• B)The patient will cough more frequently within 3 days.
• C)The patient will breathe better within 3 days.
• D)The patient will perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily.

---

Definitions:

Social Role

The part individuals play in society as dictated by norms, expectations, and responsibilities associated with their position or status.

Internalization

The process of integrating beliefs, values, standards, and norms from external sources into one's own psychological structure.

Psychological System

A complex network within an individual that encompasses cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.