Collaborative interventions refer to actions that are prescribed by the ____________________ and implemented by the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
physician or doctor, nurse
Rationale: Interventions can be independent and collaborative nursing actions. Independent nursing interventions are those that the nurse is legally capable of implementing based on education and experience. Collaborative interventions are physician prescribed and nurse implemented. With all interventions sound nursing judgment is required.
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