A positive outcome of the client goal, "client will verbalize decrease in peripheral discomfort (intermittent claudication)" would be that the client:
a. verbalizes his medication regime related to use of peripheral vasodilators.
b. does not experience injury related to side effects of peripheral vasodilators.
c. verbalizes that he is able to walk around the block without leg pain.
d. reports episodes of anginal pain to the health care provider.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This addresses Deficient knowledge.
B Incorrect: This addresses Risk for injury.
C Correct: This is the positive outcome for this client's goal.
D Incorrect: This addresses Deficient knowledge.
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