Which outcome is most appropriate for a 3-year-old with the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development related to chronic illness?
A.
Child will attain age-appropriate milestones in 3 months.
B.
Child will attain normal weight and height in 2 months.
C.
Child will draw using large crayons in 2 months.
D.
Child will have fewer tantrums in 3 months.
ANS: C
All outcomes might be good starts, but an outcome needs to be measurable, be specific, and have a timeframe. The outcome that best fits this description is the one that has a specific age-appropriate activity associated with it. "Attain age-appropriate milestones," "attain normal weight and height," and "fewer tantrums" are all vague.
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