The client's pulse oximetry reading is 97% on room air 30 minutes after removal of a nasal cannula. This is an example of what type of outcome?
A) Affective outcome
B) Psychomotor outcome
C) Physiologic outcome
D) Cognitive outcome
Ans: C
Physiologic outcomes are physical changes in the client, such as pulse oximetry. An affective outcome involves changes in the client's values, beliefs, and attitude. Cognitive outcomes demonstrate increases in client knowledge. Psychomotor outcomes describe the client's achievement of new skills.
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