Evaluation

Definition

• Is assessment the client’s response to nursing interventions and then comparing that response to predetermined standards or outcome criteria.

Purpose:

• To appraise the extent to which goals and outcome criteria of nursing care have been achieved.

Activities:

1. Collect data about the client’s response.
2. Compare the client’s response to goals and outcome criteria.
3. The four possible judgments that may be made are as follows:
   • The goal was completely met.
   • The goal was partially met.
• The goal was completely unmet.
• New problems & nursing diagnosis have developed.
4. Analyze the reasons for the outcomes.
5. Modify plan of care as needed.

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