In the ongoing postoperative period, the nurse independently determines, within the protocols of the hospital, the need for which provision of care?
1. Type of diet
2. Activity level
3. Assessment intervals
4. Intravenous solutions
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Rationale 1: Type of diet is ordered by the health care provider.
Rationale 2: Activity level is ordered by the health care provider.
Rationale 3: The nurse will determine the frequency of client assessments required, within the protocols established by the facility. The minimum frequency is determined by the facility, but more frequent assessment may be determined by the client's condition, and is the decision of the nurse.
Rationale 4: Intravenous solutions are ordered by the health care provider.
Global Rationale: The nurse will determine the frequency of client assessments required, within the protocols established by the facility. The minimum frequency is determined by the facility, but more frequent assessment may be determined by the client's condition, and is the decision of the nurse. Activity level, intravenous solutions, and type of diet are ordered by the health care provider.
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