Which actions by the nurse are examples of independent nursing interventions for a postoperative patient?

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According to state Nurse Practice Acts,independent nursing interventions pertain to ADLs (turning),health education and promotion,and counseling.Nurse-initiated interventions are the independent nursing interventions or actions that nurses initiate.Physician-initiated interventions are dependent nursing interventions or actions that require an order from a physician or another health care professional.Advancing the patient's diet and implementing invasive procedures such as intravenous lines and urinary catheters are examples of such interventions.

Which Actions by the Nurse Are Examples of Independent Nursing