A client is on a regular surgical unit following a knee repair. When caring for the client, the nurse performs independent as well as dependent interventions. Which of the following is an example of a dependent intervention?

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Dependent interventions are those that require a healthcare provider's order, such as administering medications. Independent interventions are those that the nurse can carry out without an order, such as repositioning and physical assessments. Assisting with transfers may be either dependent or independent, depending on the client's specific needs and their healthcare provider's orders.

A Client Is on a Regular Surgical Unit Following a Knee