Question

The nurse formulates the following client outcome: Client will correctly draw up morning dose of insulin and identify four signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia by September 7. Which error has the nurse made?

A) Expressed the client outcomes as a nursing intervention
B) Wrote vague outcomes that will confuse other nurses
C) Included more than one client behavior in the outcome
D) Used verbs that are not observable and measurable

Answer 1

The nurse has made an error by formulating the client outcome with verbs that are not observable and measurable. The outcome should be specific, measurable, and focused on one behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse has made an error by using verbs that are not observable and measurable in formulating the client outcome. The outcome should be stated in specific, measurable terms to ensure that progress can be accurately evaluated. For example, instead of stating 'client will correctly draw up morning dose of insulin,' the outcome could be revised to 'client will accurately demonstrate the steps of drawing up the morning dose of insulin.'

Using verbs like 'demonstrate' or 'perform' makes the outcome more measurable and allows for clear assessment of the client's progress. In addition, the nurse should focus on one specific behavior in the outcome rather than combining multiple behaviors. Including more than one behavior in the outcome can make it confusing and difficult to evaluate.

By revising the outcome to be specific, measurable, and focused on one behavior, the nurse can ensure that the client's progress can be accurately assessed.