The nurse recognizes which action to be a dependent nursing intervention?
A) Utilizing heel protectors
B) Preadmission teaching
C) Medication reconciliation
D) Oxygen administration via mask

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Dependent nursing interventions originate from health care provider orders. These interventions include orders for oxygen administration, dietary requirements, medications and diagnostic tests. The nurse incorporates these orders into the patient's overall care enact independent interventions has expanded in recent years, allowing nurses to initiate care that they recognize as essential in meeting patient needs or preventing complications. Utilizing heel protectors for patients susceptible to skin breakdown and initiating preventive measures (e.g., activity regimens, consultations with social workers, preadmission teaching) are often independent, nurse-initiated interventions. Collaborative interventions require cooperation among several health care professionals and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Collaborative interventions include activities such as physical therapy, home health care, personal care, spiritual counseling, medication reconciliation, and palliative or hospice care.

The Nurse Recognizes Which Action to Be a Dependent Nursing