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Which desired outcome written by the nurse is correctly written and measurable?

  • A. Client will have a normal bowel pattern by April 2
  • B. The client will lose 4 lbs. within the next 2 weeks
  • C. The nurse will provide skin care at least 3 times each day
  • D. The client will breathe better after resting for 10 minutes
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An outcome statement must describe the observable client behavior that should occur in response to the nursing interventions. It consists of a subject, action verb, conditions under which the behavior is to be performed, and the level at which the client will perform the desired behavior. Option B is correctly written and measurable as it includes all the required elements: subject (client), action verb (lose), conditions (within the next 2 weeks), and the level at which the behavior should occur (4 lbs.). Option A lacks the conditions and a specific level, making it not measurable. Option C is a nursing intervention rather than a client goal. Option D does not provide a specific level at which the client should perform the desired behavior, making it not measurable as well.