The nurse is implementing a plan of care for a restorative patient. Which of the following would be an intervention within this plan of care?
a. Lift patient from bed to wheelchair
b. Instruct in urinary self-catheterization
c. Provide complete bed bath every day
d. Monitor intake and output
B
Restorative nursing interventions include bowel and bladder retraining; self-catheterization; progressive mobility; assistive cough; use of assistive devices for activities of daily living; skin checks and pressure relief activities; self-administration of medications; body positioning and support; and safety issues and precautions.
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