The nurse shows an understanding of the appropriate use of nursing outcomes regarding triggers for a patient diagnosed with chronic alcohol abuse when stating:
a. "Can you work on identifying three situations that cause you to abuse alcohol?"
b. "I'll help you to identify three triggers for your drinking during today's session."
c. "I'm pleased you've identified three situations that trigger your abuse of alcohol."
d. "Do you think you will be able to avoid the three triggers that cause you to drink?"
ANS: C
Outcomes sometimes referred to as behavioral goals are used to describe and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions. The correct option shows that the patient was suc-cessful at accomplishing an outcome inferring the nursing interventions were successful. The remaining options do not indicate an evaluation of success or failure.
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