Brenda is a student nurse who is caring for an elderly patient with a sleeping disorder. She is formulating a care plan for this patient and has determined that the goal will be that "the patient establishes a healthy sleep pattern
" Which of the following is the best example of a measurable outcome to meet her goal? A. The patient will fall asleep more easily.
B. The patient will sleep longer throughout the night.
C. The patient will have less than two awakenings throughout the night.
D. The patient will wake up more refreshed in the morning.
C
Outcomes serve as measurable guidelines to determine goal achievement. "Less than two awak-enings" is a measurable goal.
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