When writing expected outcomes, the nurse should adhere to accepted criteria, which include:
a. nurse will assess vital signs every day.
b. resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking.
c. resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days.
d. nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain > 90%.
C
Expected outcomes must be patient-centered, measurable, and refer to a time frame.
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The strength of Lopressor to be dispensed is _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word