A nurse is caring for a patient and performs several interventions.Which action by the nurse is an independent nursing intervention?
A) Turning every 2 hours
B) Administering a medication
C) Inserting an indwelling catheter
D) Starting an intravenous (IV) for intravenous fluids

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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.Administering a medication,implementing an invasive procedure (catheter and intravenous fluids),and preparing a patient for diagnostic tests are examples of such interventions.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient and Performs Several