A nurse is implementing interventions for a group of patients. Which actions are nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Order chest x-ray for suspected arm fracture.
b. Prescribe antibiotics for a wound infection.
c. Reposition a patient who is on bed rest.
d. Teach a patient preoperative exercises.
e. Transfer a patient to another hospital unit.
ANS: C, D, E
A nursing intervention is any treatment based on clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes. Repositioning, teaching, and transferring a patient are examples of nursing interventions. Ordering a chest x-ray and prescribing antibiotics are examples of medical interventions performed by a health care provider.
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