The nurse puts the bedridden patient's extremities through range-of motion-when giving the bath. This is an example of which type of nursing intervention?
a. independent c. dependent
b. interdependent d. consultation
A
Independent nursing interventions are nursing actions initiated by the nurse that do not require direction or an order from another health care professional. These interventions are sanctioned by professional nurse practice acts derived from licensure laws.
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1. Intravenously 2. Enterally 3. Sublingually 4. Transdermally
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The nurse assesses the client receiving digoxin for an early sign of digoxin toxicity, which is:
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