The RN determines the interventions for a client with pneumonia and writes them in the written plan as nursing orders. What would be an appropriate nursing order for this client?
A) Force fluids.
B) Offer the client 100 mL of fluid every hour while awake.
C) Offer fluids prn.
D) Give adequate amounts of fluid throughout the day.
B
Feedback:
Nursing orders are specific nursing directions so that all healthcare team members understand exactly what to do for the client. Different people are likely to interpret a vague nursing order such as "Encourage fluids" differently, resulting in inconsistent care. The other answers are not specific and are open to different interpretations. Forcing a patient to do anything is not therapeutic or ethical for nurses.
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