The nurse is planning the care of a male client who is receiving treatment for acute renal failure and who has begun dialysis three times weekly. The nurse has identified the following outcome:
"Client will demonstrate the appropriate care of his arteriovenous fistula." This outcome is classified as which of the following?
A) Psychomotor
B) Affective
C) Cognitive
D) Holistic
Ans: A
Psychomotor outcomes describe the client's achievement of new skills, such as the safe and aseptic care of a new fistula. Cognitive outcomes are focused on knowledge and effective outcomes address values, beliefs, and attitudes. Outcomes are not classified as holistic.
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