A male patient states, "I'm such a loser. I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will the nurse add to the patient's care plan?

A) The patient will verbalize two life areas in which he functions well.
B) The patient will find new employment before the next clinic visit.
C) The patient will confront a former boss about previous work problems.
D) The patient will identify two reasons why he is considered a bad employee.

Verbalizing two life areas in which a person functions well is an individualized measurable outcome that is realistic. Confronting a former boss could have physical and emotional repercussions for the patient. If the patient is voicing that he has problems obtaining employment, then putting extra pressure to obtain employment would be detrimental to the patient and does not reflect a supportive and caring nursing outcome. Focusing on the negative of why the patient is considered a bad employee is not as beneficial as focusing on strengths.