While developing the plan of care for a new client on the unit the nurse must identify expected outcomes that are appropriate for the new client. What is a resource for identifying these appropriate outcomes?
A) Community Specific Outcomes Classification (CSO)
B) The Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Classification (NOC)
C) State Specific Nursing Outcomes Classification (SSNOC)
D) Department of Health and Human Resources Outcomes Classification (HHROC)
Ans: B
Resources for identifying appropriate expected outcomes include the Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Classification (NOC) (Chart 3-6) and standard outcome criteria established by health care agencies for people with specific health problems. The other options are incorrect because they do not exist.
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