A measurable outcome criterion in the nursing care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa would be:

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• AAccepting her present body image
• BVerbalizing realistic feelings about her body
• CHaving an improved perception of her body image
• DExhibiting increased self-esteem

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  85% (28)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  9% (3)

Explanation

(A) This outcome criterion is inadequate because the term "accepts" is not directly measurable. (B) This outcome criterion is directly measurable because specific goal-related verbalizations can be heard and verified by the nurse. (C) "Improved perception of body image" is not directly measurable and is therefore open to many interpretations. (D) Although long-term goals for the anorexic client should focus on increased self-esteem, this outcome criterion (as stated) does not include specific indicators or behaviors for which to

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