A health promotion program was offered at a local school. Immediately after the program, the nurse gave a posttest to evaluate what the children learned.
The nurse was measuring:

The nurse was measuring the immediate impact of the health promotion program on the children’s knowledge.

Short-term outcomes are changes that occur soon after an intervention and are often related to changes in knowledge or attitudes.

Choice B. Long-range outcomes are not the answer because they refer to changes that occur over a longer period of time and are often related to changes in behavior or health status.

Choice C. Intermediate outcomes are not the answer because they refer to changes that occur between short-term and long-range outcomes and are often related to changes in behavior.

Choice D. Long-term outcomes are not the answer because they refer to changes that occur over an extended period of time and are often related to changes in health status or quality of life.

As a nurse consultant developing health promotion activities for elderly patients in an assisted living facility, it would be important to focus on activities that enhance their self-care ability and increase their activity levels.

This can help improve their overall health and well-being.

Choice A, increasing their access to the internet, may be helpful in providing them with information and resources, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.

Choice B, focusing on individual accomplishments, may provide a sense of achievement and motivation, but it does not necessarily address their physical health needs.

Choice D, focusing on peer interaction, may provide social support and engagement, but it does not directly address their physical health needs.