RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 792 of 2368

Which expected outcome is written in SMART format?

  1. The client will correctly demonstrate checking blood glucose before discharge
  2. The client will understand diabetes and its effects on the body over time
  3. The client will be aware of the importance of taking insulin as prescribed
  4. The client will feel better about the diagnosis and the lifestyle changes
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Correct answer: The client will correctly demonstrate checking blood glucose before discharge

A SMART outcome is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and has a time frame. The other outcomes are vague.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Teaching & Learning: The Teaching/Learning Process. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026