Of the following skills, which is considered an invasive procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administering oral medications
b. Starting an intravenous (IV) line
c. Repositioning the patient.
d. Inserting a urinary catheter.
ANS: B, D
Many interventions focus on physical care that is performed when treating patients. These interventions may include invasive procedures, such as starting an intravenous line or inserting a catheter, or they may be noninvasive, such as administering oral medications and repositioning.
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