The best example of a nursing order is:
1. perform deep breathing exercises twice daily at 10 AM and 2 PM.
2. administer Tylenol every 4 hours as needed for headache.
3. skin integrity, risk for impairment.
4. the patient will perform quad setting exercises frequently.
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Nursing orders should include a specific description of what, where, when, how much, how long, and how the order should be carried out.
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