The nurse knows an appropriate outcome statement for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing is:
a. the patient will consume 50% of his meal.
b. the patient will gain 2 lb a week.
c. the patient will show any signs of aspiration during meals.
d. the patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed himself.
ANS: C
An appropriate goal statement for Impaired swallowing is that the patient will not exhibit any signs or symptoms of aspiration during this hospitalization (e.g., lungs clear, respiratory rate within normal range for patient). Consuming 50% of meals and gaining weight are appropriate goals for Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Using assistive devices is an appropriate goal for Feeding: self-care deficit.
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