The nurse is reviewing interventions written for a client's plan of care.Which intervention should the nurse recognize as being dependent?
A)Repositioning the client every 2 hours
B)Assisting the client with transfers to the bathroom
C)Providing ongoing physical assessment,especially of the incisional sites
D)Administering medications for pain

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Administering medications for pain is a dependent intervention, as it requires a healthcare provider's order to be carried out. Repositioning the client, assisting with transfers, and providing physical assessments are all independent nursing interventions that do not require a provider's order.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Interventions Written for a Client's Plan