To evaluate affective outcomes, which approach is used?

• A. Observe Patient Behavior and Conversation
• B. Ask Patient to Perform a Task
• C. Use Physical Assessment
• D. Review Lab Results

Answer: (A)

Affective outcomes are about how a patient feels, their attitudes, and emotional responses. The best way to gauge this is by observing the patient’s behavior and listening to their conversation, which reveals mood, engagement, and emotional reactions in real-life contexts. Nonverbal cues, tone of voice, and how they talk about their care provide direct insight into their affective state.

Asking someone to perform a task mainly checks skill or cognitive ability, not feelings. Physical assessment and reviewing lab results focus on physiological or biological status, not emotional or attitudinal responses.