A patient is admitted to the NICU due to a recurrent medical problem. During admission, the nurse identifies expected outcomes. The nurse understands that expected outcomes are:
A)Clinical pathways
B)Measurable realistic goals
C)Variance of care
D)Long-term objectives

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The nurse understands that expected outcomes are measurable realistic goals. Expected outcomes are the desirable projected responses to therapeutic interventions that consider the patient's present and potential capabilities; they are measurable and realistic.

A Patient Is Admitted to the NICU Due to a Recurrent