The nursing diagnosis readiness for enhanced nutrition related to desire to improve nutritional intake has been formulated for a client who has decided to change his eating habits to be more nutritionally sound
An appropriate outcome for this client would be which of the following? 1. Client will understand the importance of eating healthy.
2. Client will be able to lose weight.
3. Client will list foods that are nutritionally sound, low fat, and high fiber.
4. Client will appreciate the value of using the food guide pyramid.
3. Client will list foods that are nutritionally sound, low fat, and high fiber.
Rationale:
Learning outcomes, like client outcomes, must be specific and observable so they can be measured. Words like "understand" or "appreciate" are not measurable and are not observable. "Be able to lose weight" is not specific enough, and with the information given, it is not known if that is really what the client wants to attain.
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