A Client Is on a Regular Surgical Unit Following a Knee

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is on a regular surgical unit following a knee repair. When caring for the client, the nurse performs independent as well as dependent interventions. Which of the following is an example of a dependent intervention?

• A) Administering medications for pain.
• B) Assisting the client with transfers to the bathroom.
• C) Repositioning the client every two hours.
• D) Providing ongoing physical assessment, especially of the incisional sites.

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