What expected outcome exemplifies accepted criteria?
a. Nurse will assess vital signs every day
b. Resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking
c. Resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days
d. Nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain at greater than 90%
ANS: C
Expected outcomes must be patient-centered, measurable, and refer to a time frame.
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