The Nurse and Client Had Set the Following Expected Outcome

question 1

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)Reevaluate the accuracy of the outcome statement.
• C)Collaborate with the client to write a new expected outcome.
• D)Identify new interventions to help the client achieve the outcome.

---

Definitions:

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Soften

To make or become less hard, stiff, or firm, often referring to the physical texture of objects or substances.

Light Palpation

A gentle method of examining the body by touch, used to assess the size, consistency, texture, and presence of certain structures or abnormalities.

Right Lower Quadrant

The area of the abdomen divided into four quadrants for diagnostic purposes; it contains the appendix among other organs.