For a client whose nursing diagnosis is Pain related to surgical incision, one nursing intervention states, "The nurse will administer pain medication as ordered, and will anticipate times when additional PRN medication might be required
" What type of nursing intervention does this represent? a. actual c. independent
b. dependent d. interdependent
B
Nursing interventions (actions that assist the client to attain the results specified by the goals and expected outcomes) are then formulated. Nursing interventions can be independent (i.e., initiated by the nurse and not requiring an order from another health professional), interdependent (i.e., implemented collaboratively by the nurse and other health professionals), or dependent (i.e., requiring an order or prescription from a physician or other health care professional).
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