Which nursing behavior is an example of an innovative practice?
1. Facilitating a group therapy session for small groups of patients
2. Displaying unit information on bulletin boards in the nursing lounge
3. Planting a community garden with patients and having a cooking class
4. Having patients line up at the medication cart at 9:00 a.m. for their morning meds
Answer: 3
Explanation: Getting patients involved in a garden project would be an innovative behavior. Asking patients to line up at the medication cart, facilitating group therapy, and using bulletin boards are not innovative practices.
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