Which of these options is a patient outcome indicating positive progress toward resolving the nursing diagnosis of Acute confusion?
A) Side rails are up with bed alarm activated.
B) Patient denies pain while ambulating with assistance.
C) Patient wanders halls at night.
D) Patient correctly states names of family members in the room.

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The identified nursing diagnosis is Acute confusion.The outcome for this diagnosis would address a decrease or absence of confusion.One sign of orientation is when a patient responds to questions appropriately.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.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 a diagnosis of Acute or Chronic pain.The patient's wandering the halls is a sign of confusion.

Which of These Options Is a Patient Outcome Indicating Positive