The nurse is individualizing the plan of care for a patient's nursing diagnosis of Anxiety.Why should the nurse write goals/outcomes on the plan of care?

A) Identifies desired changes in the patient's health status
B) Lists specific patient responses to medical interventions
C) Highlights specific nursing behaviors to improve a patient's health
D) Provides criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of a nursing diagnosis

Nursing Diagnosis

The clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.

Plan of Care

A detailed, personalized program designed by healthcare professionals to address a patient's specific healthcare needs and goals.

Anxiety

A psychological condition marked by intense feelings of anxiety, worry, or fear, potent enough to disrupt daily life functions.