Which of the following processes is an example of indirect care?
a. Documentation
b. Medication administration
c. Catheterization
d. Grief counselling
A
Indirect care interventions are treatments performed away from the client but on behalf of the client or group of clients. Examples of indirect care include actions aimed at managing the cli-ent's environment (e.g., safety and infection control, documentation, and interdisciplinary col-laboration).
Medication administration is an example of direct care.
Catheterization is an example of direct care.
Grief counselling is an example of direct care.
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