Which of the following interventions best reflects the nurse's understanding of direct care inter-ventions regarding a cognitively impaired client's need for social interaction?
1. Arranging for the client to attend a "sing along" in the dayroom
2. Helping the client place a long distance telephone call to his daughter
3. Turning the client's television on when his or her favorite program is playing
4. Talking about the client's favorite sport's team while redressing his or her wound
ANS: 4
Direct care interventions are treatments performed through interactions with clients. Actively engaging in a conversation with the client is the best direct care intervention and so demonstrates the best understanding of the concept. Facilitating interaction does not have as much impact as being actively involved. Turning on the TV is an example of an indirect care intervention.
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