An expected client outcome is, The client will remain free of infection by discharge. When evaluating the client's progress, the nurse notes the client's vital signs are within normal limits, the white blood cell count is 12,000, and the client's abdominal wound has a half-inch gap at the lower end with yellow-green discharge. Which statement would be an appropriate evaluation statement?
A) Goal partially met; client identified fever and presence of wound discharge.
B) Client understands the signs and symptoms of infection.
C) Goal partially met; client able to perform activities of daily living.
D) Goal not met; white blood cell count elevated, presence of yellow-green discharge from wound.

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The vital signs being within normal limits and the client's ability to perform activities of daily living are not directly related to the goal of remaining free of infection. The elevated white blood cell count and presence of yellow-green discharge indicate the client has not remained free of infection, so the appropriate evaluation statement would be "Goal not met." Additionally, the statement should explain why the goal was not met and should include the client's specific symptoms (elevated white blood cell count, presence of yellow-green discharge from wound).

An Expected Client Outcome Is, the Client Will Remain Free