Nurses have identified the following outcome in the care of a client who is recovering from a stroke: "Client will ambulate 100 feet without the use of mobility aids by 12/12/2011."
Several nurses have evaluated the client's progression towards this outcome at various points during her care. Which of the following evaluative statements is most appropriate?
A) "12/12/2011 - Outcome partially met. Patient ambulated 75 feet without the use of mobility aids"
B) "12/12/2011 - Outcome unmet. Patient's ambulation remains inadequate."
C) "12/10/2011 Outcome met, but with the use of a quad cane to assist ambulation."
D) "12/14/2011 Outcome met."
Ans: A
An evaluative statement should include both the decision about how well the outcome was met along with data that support this decision. Characterizing the client's ambulation as "inadequate" is not sufficiently precise. Stating that this outcome was met with the use of a cane contradicts the original terms of the outcome.
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