Which of the following is an outcome for a client with a broken leg?
a. Client will develop an ambulation program within 1 month.
b. Encourage client to ambulate with cast using crutches.
c. Client asks, "When will I walk again?"
d. Client experiences alteration in mobility related to a broken leg.
ANS: A
Outcomes are goals that are measurable, achievable, and client centered. Ambulation is a nursing intervention. A question from the client is not an outcome; it is a question. "Client experiences alteration in mobility related to a broken leg" is part of a nursing diagnosis.
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