A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient of Chinese heritage. When planning outcomes for this patient, which actions by the nurse would meet the American Nurses Association standards for outcomes identification? Choose all that apply
1) Developing culturally appropriate outcomes
2) Using the outcomes preprinted on the clinical pathway
3) Choosing the best outcome for the patient, regardless of the costs involved in bringing it about
4) Involving the patient and family in formulating the outcomes
ANS: 1, 4
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