A Nurse Is Developing Outcomes for a Specific Problem Statement

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is developing outcomes for a specific problem statement. What is one of the most important considerations the nurse should have?

• A) The written outcomes are designed to meet nursing goals
• B) To encourage the client and family to be involved
• C) To discourage additions by other healthcare providers
• D) Why the nurse believes the outcome is important

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Definitions:

Upward Social Comparisons

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Social Comparison Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals determine their own worth based on how they stack up against others.

Academic Self-concept

An individual's perceptions, beliefs, and feelings about their academic abilities and potential, influencing motivation and performance in educational settings.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.