The nurse is planning care for a client and determines that it would be best to utilize the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) when forming client outcomes because:
1. It would be easier than forming outcomes.
2. The NOC looks more professional.
3. The NOC allows better nursing communication.
4. The NOC facilitates data collection.
3. The NOC allows better nursing communication.
Rationale:
The standardized language of NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
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