Which patient outcome is stated correctly?
a. The child will administer his insulin injection before breakfast on 10/31.
b. The child will accept the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus before discharge.
c. The parents will understand how to determine the child's daily insulin dosage.
d. The nurse will monitor blood glucose levels before meals and at bedtime.
A
The outcome is stated in client terms, with a measurable verb and a time frame for action. The verb "accept" is difficult to measure. The goal of accepting a diagnosis before hospital discharge is unrealistic. Outcomes should be stated in client terms. Nursing actions are determined after outcomes are developed in the implementation phase of the nursing process.
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