The nurse overhears two nursing students talking about nursing interventions. Which statement by one of the nursing students indicates further education is required?
A) Nursing interventions must be consistent with standards of care and research findings.
B) Nursing interventions must be culturally sensitive and individualized for the client.
C) Nursing interventions must be compatible with other therapies planned for the client.
D) Nursing interventions must be approved by other members of the health care team.
Ans: D
Nursing interventions should be based on the etiology in the nursing diagnosis, be compatible with other planned therapies, be consistent with standards of care and research, and individualized for the client. Nursing interventions can be independent, dependent, and interdependent. Independent nursing interventions are nurse-initiated interventions directed at the etiology of the client problem; they do not require approval from other members of the health care team.
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