Which of the following best explains why evaluation of client outcomes resulting from nursing intervention is so difficult?
a. Client records may not include appropriate data.
b. Few tools exist to measure client outcomes.
c. Many other factors can also affect client outcomes.
d. Measuring client outcomes is extremely time consuming.
ANS: C
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