Nurses Make Common Errors in the Identification and Development of Outcomes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Nurses make common errors in the identification and development of outcomes. Which of the following is a common error made when writing client outcomes?

• A) The nurse expresses the client outcome as a nursing intervention.
• B) The nurse develops measurable outcomes using verbs that are observable.
• C) The nurse develops a target time when the client is expected to achieve that outcome.
• D) The outcome should include a subject, verb, conditions, performance criteria, and target time.

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Definitions:

Capacity Decision

Decisions related to the amount of resources needed by an organization to meet changing demands for its products.

Process-focused Shop

A production facility organized around processes to facilitate low-volume, high-variety production.

Repetitive Focus

A production strategy where the same products or services are produced in high volumes over a long period using a dedicated set of resources.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary in relation to the amount of work performed or quantity of products made, including labor and materials.