A community health nurse is writing an objective. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to write?
A) Each member of the family will give an insulin injection to the client with accurate dosage 100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials.
B) The client will perform a blood sugar test on herself with an accurate blood sugar reading.
C) The community will take their children to receive immunizations within 1 month of the immunization due date.
D) Fifty percent of the eligible women seen in the clinic will return for their scheduled mammogram appointment.

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The objective is specific, measurable, and time-bound, which are key components of a well-written objective. It clearly states the expected outcome (accurate dosage), the condition (insulin injection), and the criteria for success (100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials).

A Community Health Nurse Is Writing an Objective