What Is Written in Measurable Terms on the Care Plan

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is written in measurable terms on the care plan of your elderly client who has heart failure?

• A) He will ambulate 20 feet twice daily without complaints of shortness of breath and maintaining pulse less than 110 beats per minute.
• B) He will keep his oxygen on longer during the day.
• C) He will be more compliant with his diuretic therapy.
• D) He will decrease his fluid intake.

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