Which of the following illustrates a common error when writing client outcomes?
A) Client will drink 100 mL of fluid every 2 hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
B) Client will demonstrate correct sequence of exercises by next office visit.
C) Client will be less anxious and fearful before and after surgery.
D) On discharge, client will list five symptoms of infection to report.
Ans: C
Common errors when writing client outcomes include expressing the outcome as a nursing intervention, using verbs that are not observable and measurable (as is done here), and writing vague outcomes (also done here).
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