One of the interventions for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Impaired swallowing is to position the client upright in a chair (60 to 90 degrees) during feeding times. What should the nurse identify as the modifier in this intervention?
1. 60 to 90 degrees during feeding times
2. Position in chair
3. Upright in a chair
4. Impaired swallowing
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Conditions or modifiers may be added to the verb to explain the circumstances under which the behavior is to be performed. They explain what, where, when, or how. In this case, defining "upright" as 60 to 90 degrees and "during feeding times" gives when this should be done.
Rationale 2: The word "position" is not descriptive enough for modifiers.
Rationale 3: The word ""upright" is not descriptive enough for modifiers.
Rationale 4: "Impaired swallowing" is the NANDA label.
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