Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Outcome

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an outcome statement? The patient will:

• A) Use the incentive spirometer when awake
• B) Walk two times during day and evening shift
• C) Maintain oxygen saturation above 92% while performing ADLs each morning
• D) Tolerate 10 sets of range-of-motion exercises with physical therapy

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, characteristics, or conditions that can change or vary in a data set or experiment.

Pie Chart

A round chart that is separated into segments to show numerical relationships.

Omitted Variables

Factors not included in a model that could influence its outcome or the relationship between variables studied.

Reverse Causality

The error committed when the true direction of causality between two variables is reversed, and the independent variable and the dependent variable are incorrectly identified.