A nurse is caring for a client with an intermittent fever. The physician has prescribed a medication for the fever and the nurse has to monitor any changes in the client's temperature
Which are independent actions the nurse performs when implementing care to the client?
1 . Administering prescribed medication to the client
2 . Applying cool compresses to the client
3 . Monitoring the client's vital signs
4 . Administered medications based on the client's temperature
A) 1, 2,
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
C
Feedback:
Applying cool compresses to the client and monitoring the client's vital signs are independent actions that the nurse has to perform on his or her own judgment. Administering medication based on the client's temperature is an interdependent action that the nurse should perform when caring for this client. The nurse is following the physician's orders and is also using his or her own judgment about the timing and effective treatment. Administering the prescribed medication to the client is a dependent action whereby the nurse is strictly following the physician's orders.
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