A nurse is writing learning outcomes for a client recovering from severe burns. Which of the following verbs would be good choices to use when preparing outcomes related to learning how to change dressings? Select all that apply
A) Assembles
B) Demonstrates
C) Gives examples
D) Identifies
E) Chooses
Ans: A, B
Changing dressings falls into the psychomotor domain. "Assembles" and "demonstrates" are appropriate verbs for outcomes. "Gives examples" and "identifies" are verbs best used for the cognitive domain. "Chooses" and "values" relate to the affective domain.
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