Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse is providing care to a patient in an acute care facility. Which of the following are examples of independent nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A;D
Rationale
The correct answers are A and D. Independent nursing interventions are actions that a nurse can initiate without requiring an order from another healthcare provider. Assisting a client with activities of daily living (A) and assessing a client's pain level (D) are examples of independent nursing interventions because they are within the scope of nursing practice and do not require orders from a physician. Administering intravenous fluids (B) and administering medication as prescribed by the physician (E) are not independent nursing interventions as they require a prescription or order from a healthcare provider. Collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team (C) is a collaborative intervention that involves working with other healthcare professionals rather than being solely initiated by the nurse.