The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing?

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An appropriate goal statement for impaired swallowing is that the patient will not exhibit any signs or symptoms of aspiration during this hospitalization (e.g., lungs clear, respiratory rate within normal range for patient). Consuming 50% of meals and gaining weight are appropriate goals for Impaired nutritional intake. Using assistive devices is an appropriate goal for Impaired self-feeding.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Outcome Statement to Be Appropriate for the Nursing