Which nursing intervention is correctly written?
a. Encourage turning, coughing, and deep breathing.
b. Force fluids as necessary.
c. Assist to ambulate for 10 minutes at 8 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM.
d. Observe interaction with the infant.
C
Interventions might not be carried out if they are not detailed and specific.
This intervention does not state how often this procedure should be done.
"Force fluids" is not specific; it does not state how much.
This intervention is not detailed and specific.
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