A client diagnosed with AD has been assigned the nursing diagnosis of anxiety R/T divorce. Which correctly written outcome addresses this client's problem?
1. Rates anxiety as 4 out of 10 by discharge.
2. States anxiety level has decreased by day one.
3. Accomplishes activities of daily living independently.
4. Demonstrates ability for adequate social functioning by day three.
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Rationale: An outcome statement must be client-centered, specific, measurable, and contain a time frame, so that it can be evaluated effectively. A "decrease" in anxiety is vague rather than specific, and expecting an anxiety decrease by day one may also be unrealistic. Accomplishing activities of daily living independently and demonstrating the ability for adequate social functioning do not address the anxiety nursing diagnosis.
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