An Example of an Appropriately Worded Nursing Goal or Outcome

question 12

Multiple Choice

An example of an appropriately worded nursing goal or outcome for the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for falls related to weakness" would be:

• A) nurse will assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
• B) patient will be free of injury from falls.
• C) patient will call for assistance when ambulating for the next week.
• D) nurse will keep room well lit 24 hours a day.

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