The nursing diagnosis Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge (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

Question

What would be an appropriate outcome for this client?
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.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Learning outcomes, like client outcomes, must be specific and observable so they can be measured. Words like "understand" are not measurable and are not observable.
Rationale 2: "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.
Rationale 3: Learning outcomes, like client outcomes, must be specific and observable so they can be measured.
Rationale 4: Words like "appreciate" are not measurable and are not observable.