Which of the following statements is true in relation to nursing-sensitive outcomes?
A)Only used to evaluate client care.
B)Are outside of the nurses' scope of practice.
C)Have no influence on health care budgets.
D)Require empirical evidence.

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Nursing-sensitive outcomes are "those that are relevant, based on nurses' scope and domain of practice, and for which there is empirical evidence linking nursing inputs and interventions to the outcomes." Outcomes data may also be used to evaluate the nurses own practice or that of their team or program, as well as client care. Decision makers and funders require outcomes data to support budget needs, program design and delivery, and the development of accountability mechanisms such as balanced scorecards.

Which of the Following Statements Is True in Relation to Nursing-Sensitive