Nurses Make Common Errors in the Identification and Development of Outcomes

Multiple Choice

Nurses make common errors in the identification and development of outcomes. Which of the following is a common error made when writing client outcomes?

A) The nurse expresses the client outcome as a nursing intervention.
B) The nurse develops measurable outcomes using verbs that are observable.
C) The nurse develops a target time when the client is expected to achieve that outcome.
D) The outcome should include a subject, verb, conditions, performance criteria, and target time.