The Nurse and Client Had Set the Following Expected Outcome

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse and client had set the following expected outcome: "At the next clinic visit, the client will report participation in three activities to increase self-esteem". At today's visit, the client is unable to meet the stated outcome. What should be the nurse's next action?

• A) Explore the possible reasons for not meeting the outcome.
• B) Identify new interventions to help the client achieve the outcome.
• C) Re-evaluate the accuracy of the outcome statement.
• D) Collaborate with the client to write a new expected outcome.

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Definitions:

Patient Safety

The reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the health care system.

Provide Evidence

The act or process of furnishing or substantiating with proof or support for a claim or argument.

Incorrectly Written

Describes something that has been written with errors, inaccuracies, or deviations from the standard or expectation.