Which of the following groups of terms best describes a nurse-initiated intervention?
A) Dependent, physician-ordered, recovery
B) Autonomous, clinical judgment, client outcomes
C) Medical diagnosis, medication administration
D) Other health care providers, skill acquisition

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Nurse-initiated interventions are interventions that nurses can initiate independently, without a physician's order. These interventions require the use of clinical judgment and aim to improve client outcomes. Therefore, option B, which includes the terms autonomous, clinical judgment, and client outcomes, best describes nurse-initiated interventions. The other options either include interventions that require a physician's order (option A and C) or interventions that involve skill acquisition from other healthcare providers (option D).

Which of the Following Groups of Terms Best Describes a Nurse-Initiated