When considering the outcomes of a planned intervention, a nurse should measure which of the following types of outcomes? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. Short-term
B. Medium-term
C. Changes in knowledge, skills, or behavior
D. Long-term
E. Unexpected or unintended outcomes
ANS: A, B, C, E
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