Which finding is the clearest example of an outcome indicator?
Correct answer: A. Percentage of patients who develop pressure injuries
- A. Percentage of patients who develop pressure injuries
- B. Percentage of nurses attending an in-service session
- C. Availability of a written wound-care policy
- D. Number of beds available on the ward
Explanation
An outcome indicator measures the result of care, such as the occurrence of pressure injuries. Staff education and policy availability are process or structure measures rather than direct patient outcomes.
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