An expected client outcome is, The client will remain free of infection by discharge
When evaluating the client's progress, the nurse notes the client's vital signs are within normal limits, the white blood cell count is 12,000, and the client's abdominal wound has a half-inch gap at the lower end with yellow-green discharge. Which statement would be an appropriate evaluation statement?
A) Goal partially met; client identified fever and presence of wound discharge.
B) Client understands the signs and symptoms of infection.
C) Goal partially met; client able to perform activities of daily living.
D) Goal not met; white blood cell count elevated, presence of yellow-green discharge from wound.
Ans: D
During evaluation, the nurse collects data and makes a judgment summarizing the findings. In making a decision about how well the outcome was met, the nurse has three options: met, partially met, or not met. An elevated white blood cell count and the presence of yellow-green wound discharge are clinical manifestations consistent with an infectious process, so the outcome has not been met.
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