After increasing fluid intake and administering stool softeners for a patient complaining of constipation, a nurse calls the physician to obtain an order to administer an enema. This is an example of a(n)
A) Dependent intervention.
B) Indirect intervention.
C) Independent intervention.
D) Collaborative intervention.

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A dependent intervention is one that requires an order from a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. In this case, the nurse is calling the physician to obtain an order for an enema, making it a dependent intervention. The other options are not applicable since this intervention requires a physician's authorization.

After Increasing Fluid Intake and Administering Stool Softeners for a Patient