Determine which example is true of measurability within the context of the nursing diagnosis
a. The patient will list signs of infection such as redness, pain, swelling, and warmth by the end of the shift.
b. The patient will be pain-free and then walk to the bathroom.
c. The patient reported abdominal pain for 2 days but denies nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
d. The patient received Dilaudid 1 mg IV and 2 hours later received Lortab 500/5.
ANS: A
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