The nurse is providing care for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which is the reason for using the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)system when formulating client outcomes when planning care?
A) The NOC looks more professional in the plan of care.
B) The NOC allows better nursing communication.
C) The NOC facilitates the collection of client care data.
D) It would be easier than forming other types outcomes.

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A) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
B) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
C) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.
D) The standardized language of the NOC allows nurses to describe nursing problems, treatments, and outcomes in a consistent manner that is understood by all nurses. The NOC was not devised to make outcomes easier or more professional looking. Outcomes are based on data already collected and do not facilitate data gathering.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Recently Diagnosed