The nurse is working with a client to develop an expected outcome for the nursing diagnosis Disturbed Sleep Pattern,difficulty staying asleep related to anxiety secondary to multiple life stressors.Which expected outcome would be most applicable to this client's situation?
A)The client will sleep at least 8 hours each night.
B)The client will list three positive coping mechanisms for anxiety relief.
C)The client will report getting sufficient sleep to provide energy for daily activities.
D)The client will manifest less anxiety after taking prescribed medications.

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The most applicable expected outcome for the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to anxiety is that the client will report getting sufficient sleep to provide energy for daily activities. This outcome is more focused on addressing the root cause of the problem, which is the anxiety secondary to multiple life stressors. Options A and D are not specific enough, while option B is not directly related to the nursing diagnosis.

The Nurse Is Working with a Client to Develop an Expected