Which of the following outcome statements contains the best example of performance criteria? The patient will:
1) Turn herself in bed frequently while awake.
2) Understand how to use crutches by Day 2.
3) State that pain is decreased after being medicated.
4) Eat 75% of each meal without complaint of nausea.
ANS: 4
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