Which independent nursing interventions would help a client develop a plan to reduce his or her genetic risk for developing a disease?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Dietary modification information
2. Physical activity recommendations
3. Recommendations for environmental modifications such as smoking cessation
4. Pharmacological interventions such as dose modification
5. Rest and sleep recommendations
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The nurse can offer dietary modification information as an independent nursing action.
Rationale 2: The nurse can offer physical activity recommendations as an independent nursing action.
Rationale 3: The nurse can offer environmental modification information as an independent nursing action.
Rationale 4: The nurse cannot independently offer pharmacologic intervention.
Rationale 5: The nurse can offer rest and sleep recommendations as an independent nursing action.
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