A nurse is developing outcomes for a specific problem statement. What is one of the most important considerations the nurse should have?
A) The written outcomes are designed to meet nursing goals
B) To encourage the client and family to be involved
C) To discourage additions by other healthcare providers
D) Why the nurse believes the outcome is important
Ans: B
One of the most important considerations in writing outcomes is to encourage the client and family to be involved in goal development as their abilities and interest permit. The more involved they are, the greater the probability the goals will be achieved.
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