Question

Which client outcome is a physiologic outcome? Select all that apply.

A) The client's HA1c is 7.4%.
B) The client's blood pressure is 118/74.
C) The client rates his or her pain rating as 6.
D) The client self-administers insulin subcutaneously.
E) The client describes manifestations of wound infection.

Answer 1

A physiologic outcome refers to a measurable change in the body's function or processes. Two examples of physiologic outcomes are a HA1c level of 7.4% and a blood pressure of 118/74. Self-reported pain rating and manifestations of wound infection are not measurable physiologic outcomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

A physiologic outcome refers to a measurable change in the body's function or processes. In this case, option A (The client's HA1c is 7.4%) and option B (The client's blood pressure is 118/74) are physiologic outcomes. HA1c is a measure of a person's average blood glucose level over the past 3 months, so a HA1c of 7.4% indicates good control of diabetes. Blood pressure within the range of 118/74 is considered normal. Option D (The client self-administers insulin subcutaneously) is a nursing intervention and not a directly measurable physiologic outcome. Option C (The client rates his or her pain rating as 6) and option E (The client describes manifestations of wound infection) are subjective and self-reported measures, not measurable physiologic outcomes.