The nurse is formulating a plan of care for an older client admitted for dehydration. The nurse develops goals from a standardized care plan and the physician's medical orders. Which nurse-sensitive goal is appropriate for this patient?

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A nurse-sensitive goal focuses on outcomes that are directly influenced by nursing interventions. Ensuring the patient's oral intake is 100 mL/hour during the day is a measurable goal that the nurse can directly influence and monitor.

The Nurse Is Formulating a Plan of Care for an Older