Which of the following outcomes is correctly written?
A) Abdominal incision will show no signs of infection.
B) On discharge, client will be free of infection.
C) On discharge, client will be able to list five symptoms of infection.
D) During home care, nurse will not observe symptoms of infection.

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Outcome C is correctly written because it is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). It specifies what the client will be able to do (list five symptoms of infection), making it clear and measurable.

Which of the Following Outcomes Is Correctly Written