A nurse is evaluating goals and expected outcomes for a confused patient. Which finding indicates positive progress toward resolving the confusion?
A) Patient wanders halls at night.
B) Patient's side rails are up with bed alarm activated.
C) Patient denies pain while ambulating with assistance.
D) Patient correctly states names of family members in the room.

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The goal for this patient would address a decrease or absence of confusion. Thus, one possible sign that a patient's confusion is improving is seen when a patient can correctly state the names of family members in the room. You examine the results of care by using evaluative measures that relate to goals and expected outcomes. Keeping the side rails up and using a bed alarm are interventions to promote patient safety and prevent falls. The patient's denying pain indicates positive progress toward resolving pain. The patient's wandering the halls is a sign of confusion.

A Nurse Is Evaluating Goals and Expected Outcomes for a Confused