Which statement reflects an outcome evaluation finding?

• A. 5% of clients with colostomy experience an infection that delays discharge.
• B. Adequacy of suction equipment in the unit.
• C. Checks the client's identification band before giving medication.
• D. Staff nurses are assigned adequately according to patient acuity.

Answer: (A)

Outcome evaluation looks at the actual results of care on patients, such as complications, effectiveness, and discharge status. The statement about 5% of clients with a colostomy experiencing an infection that delays discharge is an outcome measure because it reports a real health result—an infection that affects when a patient can be discharged. It shows the consequence of care on patient status, not just whether equipment exists, a safety step is performed, or staffing levels are appropriate.

The other statements describe resources, safety processes, or staffing structure rather than patient outcomes, so they align more with structure or process measures.