A client and care provider have identified that a 30-pound weight loss is needed to attain the desired Body Mass Index (BMI). The client's measured weight and BMI two years following weight reduction is an example of
a. a performance-related outcome.
b. an intermediate outcome.
c. a long-term outcome.
d. a short-term outcome.
c. a long-term outcome.
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1. Orienting 2. Evaluating 3. Identifying 4. Implementing
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A) The presence of environmental noise B) The positive aspects of note taking C) Storing the data in a safe place D) The quality of the recording equipment
MC The operation stage of group development is analogous to what stage of the nursing process?
A. Evaluation B. Assessment C. Implementation D. Planning