The nurse is providing care for a client who is experiencing an alteration in mobility. Which independent nursing intervention is appropriate?
A) Instructing on the importance of proper nutrition and an active life style
B) Administering a prescribed NSAID
C) Identifying necessary modifications to the home environment
D) Prescribing a skeletal muscle relaxant
Answer: A
An independent nursing intervention for a client who is experiencing an alteration in mobility is instructions on the importance of proper nutrition and an active life style. Administering a prescribed NSAID is an example of a collaborative intervention that the nurse can implement. Identifying necessary modifications for the home environment is a collaborative intervention often implemented by the occupational therapist. While it is appropriate for the nurse to administer a skeletal muscle relaxant, it is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe this medication.
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