The nurse knows an appropriate outcome statement for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing is:

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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 Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Using assistive devices is an appropriate goal for Feeding: self-care deficit.

The Nurse Knows an Appropriate Outcome Statement for the Nursing