Which outcome is most appropriate for a 3-year-old with the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development related to chronic illness?
A) Child will attain age-appropriate milestones in 3 months.
B) Child will attain normal weight and height in 2 months.
C) Child will draw using large crayons in 2 months.
D) Child will have fewer tantrums in 3 months.

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All outcomes might be good starts,but an outcome needs to be measurable,be specific,and have a timeframe.The outcome that best fits this description is the one that has a specific age-appropriate activity associated with it."Attain age-appropriate milestones," "attain normal weight and height," and "fewer tantrums" are all vague.

Which Outcome Is Most Appropriate for a 3-Year-Old with the Nursing