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 because it requires a healthcare provider's order to be carried out. Repositioning the client, assisting with transfers, and providing physical assessment can be implemented by the nurse autonomously without the need for orders.

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