The nurse identifies the diagnosis Self-Care Deficit related to cognitive impairment as appropriate for a client.What should the nurse select as an expected outcome for this client?

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The expected outcome for Self-Care Deficit related to cognitive impairment would involve a goal specific to improving the client's ability to perform self-care activities. Option C, “The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth,” is the most appropriate goal for this diagnosis as it focuses on improving the client's ability to perform a specific self-care activity. Options A, B, and D may be related to the client's overall care and well-being, but they are not specific to improving self-care abilities.

The Nurse Identifies the Diagnosis Self-Care Deficit Related to Cognitive