Standard II: Nursing Diagnosis

The nurse analyzes the assessment data in order to determine a nursing diagnosis
with the following measurement criteria:
a. Diagnoses are derived from the assessment data
b. Diagnoses are validated with the client, significant others and health care
providers when possible.
c. Diagnoses are documented in a manner that facilitates the datermination of
expected outcomes and plan of care

Standard III: Outcome Identification
Expected outcomes are identified by the nursing and individualized to the client
by the following measurement criteria:
a. Outcomes are derived from the diagnoses
b. Outcomes are documented as measureble goals
c. Outcomes are mutually formulated with the client and healthcare providers
when possible
d. Outcomes are realistic and releted to the clients present and potential
capabilities
e. Outcomes area attainable in relation to resources available to the client
f. Outcomes include a time estimate for attainment
g. Outcomes provide direction for continuity of care

Standard IV: Planning
The nurse, with the following measurement criteria, implements, identified
interventions in the plan of care:
a. The plan of care individualized to the clients condition or needs
b. The plan of care is developed with the client, significant others, and
healthcare providers when appropriate
c. The plan of care reflects currents nursing practice
d. The plan of care is documented
e. The plan of care provides for continuity of care

Standard V: Implementation
The nurse implements the interventions identified in the plan of care with the
following measurement criteria:
a. Interventions are consistent with the established plan of care
b. Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner
c. Interventions are documented