Which client outcome is a physiologic outcome? Select all that apply
A) The client's HA1c is 7.4%.
B) The client's blood pressure is 118/74.
C) The client rates his or her pain rating as 6.
D) The client self-administers insulin subcutaneously.
E) The client describes manifestations of wound infection.
Ans: A, B, C
Physiologic outcomes are physical changes in the client, such as pain ratings and blood pressure and HA1c measurements. Psychomotor outcomes describe the client's achievement of new skills, such as insulin administration. Cognitive outcomes demonstrate gains in client knowledge, such as manifestations of infection.
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