Which element is used to write an evaluation with a clear status of the goal?

• A. A summary of staff opinions
• B. A long narrative without dates
• C. A list of nursing interventions
• D. Date/time; conclusion statement; supporting statement with results; ex: 3/7 @ 1100: goal met: patient able to ambulate 20 ft using walker

Answer: (D)

Evaluations need to show progress with objective, time-stamped data that clearly states whether the goal was met. The best option includes the date/time, a conclusion about the goal status, and a supporting statement with concrete results, exactly like “3/7 @ 1100: goal met: patient able to ambulate 20 ft using walker.” This format makes the outcome verifiable, documents progress, and guides next steps.

Other options don’t fit because they don’t provide a dated, outcome-focused record. A summary of staff opinions is subjective and lacks a measurable result; a long narrative without dates misses the timing and concrete data; a list of nursing interventions documents actions rather than evaluating whether the goal was achieved.