During outcome identification and planning, from what part of the nursing diagnoses are outcomes derived?
A) The defining characteristics
B) The related factors
C) The problem statement
D) The database
Ans: C
Outcomes are derived from the problem statement of the nursing diagnosis. For each nursing diagnosis, at least one outcome should be written that, if achieved, demonstrates a direct resolution of the problem statement.
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