Which of the following statements made by a client's family is the most reliable for use in the evaluation of a client's outcome?
1. "Mom has been eating 90% of all of her meals since she's been home."
2. "My daughter is in much less pain now that she is going to physical therapy."
3. "My husband has been less depressed since he's been on that antidepressant pill."
4. "Mom has been so much better since she's been able to get up and walk by her-self."
ANS: 1
Input from the family and other caregivers can be used to evaluate client outcomes but it is best to use their observations of measurable actions, such as the amount eaten, than to rely on their subjective opinions of a client's reaction, such as pain, anxiety, or mood.
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