What it means
The result that matters at the end of care, such as recovering, controlling blood pressure, avoiding readmission or living longer. Health outcomes are measured to judge whether treatments and services work. In the nursing process, expected outcomes are the specific, measurable goals set for the client.
At a glance
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Related terms
evaluate
To judge whether care worked by comparing the client's results with the goals that were set.
nursing process
The step-by-step method nurses use to plan and give care: assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate.
plan of care
A written plan that lists a client's problems, goals and the nursing actions to reach them.
quality assurance
An organized way of checking that care meets set standards and of fixing problems when it does not.