Which one of the following interventions selected by the nurse is classified as Level 2, Domain 2 (Physiological: complex)?
1. Maintaining regular bowel elimination
2. Promoting the health of the entire family
3. Managing severely restricted body movement
4. Restoring tissue integrity to areas damaged by friction
ANS: 4
Interventions to maintain or restore tissue integrity are classified as Level 2, Domain 2 (Physio-logical: Complex). Maintaining regular bowel elimination is classified as Level 2, Domain 1 (Physiological: Basic). Promoting the health of the family is classified as Level 2, Domain 5 (Family). Managing restricted body movement is classified as Level 2, Domain 1 (Physiological: Basic).
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