Nurses need to assess and monitor their patients' abilities and needs frequently. As they plan and intervene for their patients, they need to evaluate the outcomes. Which of the following best re-flects this definition?
A. Data collection
B. Quality management
C. Outcome management
D. Quality improvement
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because data collection is part of evaluating patient outcomes.
B Incorrect because quality management does not equal outcome evaluation.
C Correct because outcome management is outcome evaluation.
D Incorrect because outcome evaluation is not quality improvement but something that is measured to determine if there is improved quality.
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