Based on assessment data, a nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis for a client as sleep pattern disturbance. After educating the client on how to relax before bedtime, the nurse determines that the education was effective based on which outcome?
A) The client discusses feelings about not being able to fall asleep
B) Within 3 days, the client reports feeling rested upon awakening in the morning
C) The client requests sleeping medication each night before bedtime
D) The client is able to sleep for short intervals throughout the night
Ans: B
An appropriate outcome statement for the client is that the client reports, within 3 days, of feeling rested upon awakening in the morning. The outcome is measurable and has a specified time frame for achievement. Requesting sleeping medication indicates that the relaxation techniques have not been helpful. Discussing feelings is part of the assessment data and would reflect a nursing diagnosis related to anxiety or ineffective coping. Sleeping for short intervals indicates some progression toward the goal but does not indicate effectiveness.
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