Ch 18 Planning and Outcomes Identification in Nursing Care

Question 1

When writing outcomes, what acronym do we use?

Answer 1

Use SMART acronym​:

Specific/singular​

Measurable​

Attainable​

Realistic​

Timed (specific time frame)​

Question 2

What are the three types of interventions?

Answer 2

Nurse-initiated​

Independent—Actions that a nurse initiates​

Health care provider-initiated​

Dependent—Require an order from a physician or other health care provider​

Other provider-initiated​

Interdependent—Require combined knowledge, skill, and expertise of multiple health care providers; also called collaborative​