The RN has chosen the nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility. The correct goal/outcome statement for the diagnosis would be:
a. patient will sit in chair at bedside for 15 minutes after each meal.
b. nurse will assist patient to chair every shift.
c. nurse will assess skin and record condition every shift.
d. patient will change position frequently.
A
The goal/outcome statement is directed at the etiology and should be patient oriented. The state-ment should be realistic and measurable and reflect what the patient will do.
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