Question

a parent brings an infant into the clinic for a well visit. the parent reports being concerned at discharge from the hospital after giving birth about being able to get the infant to latch on for breastfeeding. now, however, the parent reports success with breastfeeding and the nurse finds that the infant is gaining weight appropriately. which is an appropriate evaluative statement for this parent?

\goal met. parent reports that breastfeeding is going well with the infant eating every 2 to 3 hours and attaching to the nipple easily. infant is gaining weight.\
\8feb. goal met.\
\8feb. goal met. parent reports that breastfeeding is going well with the infant eating every 2 to 3 hours and attaching to the nipple easily. infant is gaining weight.\
\goal met\

Explanation:

Analyze components of evaluative statements

Using the Evaluative Statements and Nursing Documentation Standards knowledge points:
An appropriate evaluative statement in nursing documentation must contain three essential components:

1. The date/time the evaluation took place (e.g., "8FEB").
2. A clear decision statement regarding whether the client goal was met, partially met, or not met (e.g., "Goal met").
3. Supporting clinical evidence or data that justifies the decision (e.g., parent reports, infant weight gain, latch success).

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "Goal met. Parent reports..." — Missing the date of evaluation.
• Option 2: "8FEB. Goal met." — Missing the supporting clinical evidence.
• Option 3: "8FEB. Goal met. Parent reports..." — Contains all three required elements: date ("8FEB"), goal status ("Goal met"), and supporting clinical evidence.
• Option 4: "Goal met" — Missing both the date and supporting clinical evidence.

Answer:

• (A) "Goal met. Parent reports that breastfeeding is going well with the infant eating every 2 to 3 hours and attaching to the nipple easily. Infant is gaining weight."
• (B) "8FEB. Goal met."
• (C) "8FEB. Goal met. Parent reports that breastfeeding is going well with the infant eating every 2 to 3 hours and attaching to the nipple easily. Infant is gaining weight." (Correct answer)
• (D) "Goal met"