The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had surgery for a large bowel resection with a colostomy placement. The client has now developed hyperglycemia which requires self-injections of insulin after discharge. When designing the postoperative plan of care, which outcome statement should the nurse use?

A. The client will adhere to the medication regimen after discharge is an appropriate outcome statement because it is specific to the client's need to manage hyperglycemia with insulin therapy postoperatively. This outcome addresses the necessity of learning self-injection techniques and adhering to the prescribed regimen. B. The client attempts to self-administer insulin but is unable to perform injection is not an appropriate outcome statement because it does not reflect a desired or achievable goal. It implies failure rather than a measurable improvement. C. The client will demonstrate ability to change the ostomy bag in two days is relevant to the colostomy care but does not address the immediate need for managing hyperglycemia with insulin therapy. D. The client's breath sounds will be auscultated by the nurse every 4 hours is a task-oriented intervention rather than a client-centered outcome statement.