A nurse is reviewing the outcome criteria that were developed for a client. The nurse determines that the criteria are appropriate because which characteristic is met? Select all that apply
A) can be measured
B) are realistic
C) are specific
D) are focused short-term
E) must be broad in scope
Ans: A, B, C
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Outcome criteria are specific, measurable, realistic statements of goal attainment. They may restate the goal, but they also present information that will guide the evaluation phase of the nursing process. To be specific and measurable, certain requirements must be met when writing outcome criteria. Outcome criteria answer the questions who, what actions, under what circumstances, how well, and when. Outcomes may be short- or long-term and are broad statements about what the client's condition will be after nursing intervention.
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