Which nursing intervention is an independent function of the nurse?
a. Administering oral analgesics
b. Teaching the woman perineal care
c. Requesting diagnostic studies
d. Providing wound care to a surgical incision
B
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A Administering oral analgesics is a dependent function; it is initiated by a
physician and carried out by the nurse.
B Nurses are now responsible for various independent functions, including
teaching, counseling, and intervening in nonmedical problems. Interventions
initiated by the physician and carried out by the nurse are called dependent
functions.
C Requesting diagnostic studies is a dependent function.
D Providing wound care is a dependent function; it is usually initiated by the
physician through direct orders or protocol.
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