The nurse is preparing to write nursing orders for a client. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when writing these orders?
a. Nursing orders flow directly from the physician's orders.
b. Nursing orders include dependent nursing actions only.
c. A nursing order is a statement that is within the realm of nursing practice to plan and initiate.
d. A nursing order gives a general overview of care needed for a client.
ANS: C
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