Which patient learning goal is measurable?

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Patient care plan goals must be measurable so that the nurse can determine whether or not the goal has been met.Measurable goals use objective terms such as verbalize,demonstrate,list,articulate,and perform.The patient's verbalization of responsibility for obtaining daily weights each morning is a measurable goal.The nurse cannot objectively determine if the patient understands,feel comforted,or learn sufficient information in order to determine whether or not the goal has been achieved.

Which Patient Learning Goal Is Measurable