Repositioning a patient, providing hygiene, and active listening are examples of:
a. dependent interventions.
b. independent nursing interventions.
c. standing orders.
d. counseling.
ANS: B
Independent nursing interventions are tasks within the nurse's scope of practice and do not require an order from a physician. Dependent nursing interventions are tasks the nurse undertakes that are within the nursing scope of practice but require the order of a primary care provider to be implemented. Some physician orders are received through a preapproved standardized order set known as standing orders. Counseling is the process through which individuals use professional guidance to address personal conflicts or emotional problems.
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