Which of the following is an example of a well-stated nursing intervention?
A) Client will drink 100 mL of water every 2 hours while awake.
B) Offer client 100 mL of water every 2 hours while awake.
C) Offer client water when he complains of thirst.
D) Client will continue to increase oral intake when awake.

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The well-stated nursing intervention should be specific, measurable, time-oriented, and achievable. Option B is a well-stated nursing intervention as it is specific (offering 100mL water to the client), measurable (every 2 hours), time-oriented (while awake), and achievable (can be given by the nurse). Option A is measurable but lacks the specificity of who will provide the water. Option C relies on the client to initiate the request for water, which may not be effective for clients with cognitive or communication issues. Option D is vague and not measurable.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Well-Stated