A Goal for a Patient with Gastritis Who Has Experienced

A goal for a patient with gastritis who has experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is to have a return of normal elimination patterns.Which statement best reflects this goal in a measurable manner?

A) The patient will have fewer stools.
B) Diarrhea will be controlled and not return.
C) The patient will have no more than one stool per day.
D) The patient's bowel pattern will return to normal.