What is the best example of a Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) intervention?
a. Patient will ambulate in the hall independently for 10 minutes three times a day.
b. Nurse will report temperature elevations to the charge nurse.
c. Nurse will offer extra liquids at all meals.
d. Patient will express pain relief after massage.
ANS: C
NIC is a guide to nursing actions.
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