Which of the following outcomes best reflects a nurse-sensitive client outcome?
1. Client will consume 75% of all meals.
2. Client will perform personal hygiene daily.
3. Client will experience no falls during hospitalization.
4. Client will report lessened anxiety regarding surgical procedure.
ANS: 3
A nurse-sensitive client outcome is a measurable client or family state, behavior, or perception largely influenced by and sensitive to nursing interventions. The nurse is instrumental in the pre-vention of falls while the remaining options are dependent on the client.
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