The nurse is teaching family members of a child getting ready for discharge how to administer medication to the child via a G-tube. The nurse created a nursing care plan with the diagnosis: knowledge deficit medication administration per G-tube
The most appropriate outcome for this goal would be that prior to discharge, the family: 1. Understands how to administer the medication.
2. Is able to give a return demonstration.
3. Repeats the instructions.
4. Administers the medication through the G-tube.
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Rationale 1: Understanding is not observable or measurable. It is not the best outcome.
Rationale 2: This outcome is not measureable or observable. The nurse cannot evaluate "Is able to."
Rationale 3: This outcome is appropriate, but the best option is observing the family administering the medications.
Rationale 4: A return demonstration is the best method to show the parents are capable of performing the task.
Global Rationale:
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