The nurse is developing a care plan for a
patient who will be self-administering insulin injections. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?
a. The patient will know about self-administration of insulin injections.
b. The patient will understand the principles of self-administration of insulin injections.
c. The patient will demonstrate the proper technique of self-administering insulin injections.
d. The patient will comprehend the proper technique of self-administering insulin injections.
ANS: C
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