Which is the best example of a measurable outcome for a patient with deficient fluid volume?
a. Fluids will be at the bedside for the patient.
b. Fluids the patient likes will be at the bedside.
c. Patient's intake will be 3,000 mL daily.
d. Patient's intake will be measured daily.
ANS: C
Response C represents a patient outcome with an objective measure. The other responses are not patient outcomes; they are goals for the nurse.
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