The nurse is providing care to a client with a compromised immune system.Which independent nursing intervention is appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

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A) While of these may be appropriate treatment for a client who is experiencing a compromised immune system, the only independent nursing intervention is educating the client on the importance of a nutritious diet. Administering corticosteroids, per order, is a collaborative intervention. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe medication and to recommend therapies. The nurse can administer antibiotics and educate the client on gene transfer therapy, if prescribed by the health care provider.
B) While of these may be appropriate treatment for a client who is experiencing a compromised immune system, the only independent nursing intervention is educating the client on the importance of a nutritious diet. Administering corticosteroids, per order, is a collaborative intervention. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe medication and to recommend therapies. The nurse can administer antibiotics and educate the client on gene transfer therapy, if prescribed by the health care provider.
C) While of these may be appropriate treatment for a client who is experiencing a compromised immune system, the only independent nursing intervention is educating the client on the importance of a nutritious diet. Administering corticosteroids, per order, is a collaborative intervention. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe medication and to recommend therapies. The nurse can administer antibiotics and educate the client on gene transfer therapy, if prescribed by the health care provider.
D) While of these may be appropriate treatment for a client who is experiencing a compromised immune system, the only independent nursing intervention is educating the client on the importance of a nutritious diet. Administering corticosteroids, per order, is a collaborative intervention. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe medication and to recommend therapies. The nurse can administer antibiotics and educate the client on gene transfer therapy, if prescribed by the health care provider.

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