The consequence of an intervention or treatment is known as a(n):
a. achieved benefit.
b. benchmark.
c. expected response.
d. outcome.
D
The term outcomes has been defined as the conditions in patients and others that health care de-livery aims to achieve (Peters, 1995). Donabedian (1985) described outcomes as changes in the actual or potential health status of individuals, groups, or communities.
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