Which of the following are nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Order chest x-ray for suspected humerus fracture.
b. Order antibiotics for a respiratory infection.
c. Reposition a patient who is on bed rest.
d. Remind a patient to cough and deep breathe after surgery.
e. Write transfer orders to move a patient to another hospital unit.
C, D
A nursing intervention is defined as any treatment based on clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes. Repositioning a patient and encouraging coughing and deep breathing are examples of nursing interventions. Ordering a chest x-ray, ordering antibiotics, and writing transfer orders are examples of medical interventions performed by a health care provider.
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