The nurse identifies Nutrition altered, more than body requirements related to obesity as the nursing diagnosis for a client taking an anorexiant. A successful outcome of this diagnosis would be that the client:
a. loses two to four pounds per month until desired weight is obtained.
b. joins an exercise group.
c. verbalizes a 1500-calorie-per-day diet plan.
d. weighs self daily.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is a measurable outcome for this nursing diagnosis.
B Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.
C Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.
D Incorrect: This does not measure the outcome.
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