Which of the following statements has all of the necessary criteria for a well-written outcome?
a. Patient will consume 50% of meals with no nausea and vomiting by 24 hours postsurgery.
b. Therapist will report improvement in patient's range of motion on a daily basis.
c. Patient will ambulate in the halls a little today.
d. Patient's condition will improve before discharge.
ANS: A
A
"Patient will consume 50% of meals with no nausea and vomiting by 24 hours postsurgery" is specific, measurable, and has a specific time frame.
B
Outcomes should be patient focused.
C
"Patient will ambulate in the halls a little today" is nonspecific and not measurable.
D
"Patient's condition will improve before discharge" is nonspecific, is nonmeasurable, and has no time frame.
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