After an assessment of the patient, the nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis, "Activity intolerance related to increased weight gain and inactivity
" Based on this diagnosis, which of the following is an outcome that should be identified by the nurse? a. Resting heart rate will be 90 to 100 beats per minute.
b. Blood pressure will be maintained between 140/80 and 160/90 mm Hg.
c. Exercise will be performed three to four times over the next two-week period.
d. Patient will report enjoying exercise.
C
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A A resting heart rate of 90 to 100 beats per minute is too high, and this does not address the need to increase activity.
B The outcome "Blood pressure will be maintained between 140/80 and 160/90 mm Hg" does not state whether this blood pressure is at rest or after exercising. It also does not address the need to increase activity.
C An appropriate outcome for "Activity intolerance related to increased weight gain and inactivity" is that the patient will perform exercise three to four times over the next two-week period. This outcome is realistic and measurable, and addresses the problem.
D The outcome, "Patient will report enjoying exercise," does not address the need to increase activity.
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