An example of an appropriately worded nursing goal or outcome for the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for falls related to weakness" would be:
A) nurse will assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
B) patient will be free of injury from falls.
C) patient will call for assistance when ambulating for the next week.
D) nurse will keep room well lit 24 hours a day.

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An appropriately worded outcome is a patient centered, measurable, and time defined goal based on a nursing diagnosis.

An Example of an Appropriately Worded Nursing Goal or Outcome