The nurse is implementing dependent interventions when providing patient care. Which actions are dependent nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Low sodium soft diet
b. Music therapy as desired
c. Bathroom privileges as tolerated
d. Give Tylenol 650 mg orally every 4 hours prn pain
e. Wet-to-moist dressing changes every 6 hours while awake
ANS: A, C, D, E
Dependent nursing interventions are those delegated by a physician. B is an independent nursing intervention that does not require a physician's order.
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