Nursing interventions for the physiological needs of the client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Administering pain medication.
2. Assisting with ADLs.
3. Forcing fluids.
4. Allowing unlimited visitors.
5. Maintaining respiratory status.
1,2,5
Rationale: Helping the client to control pain is a basic nursing intervention.
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