Nursing Interventions May Be Categorized Based Upon the Degree of Nursing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Nursing interventions may be categorized based upon the degree of nursing autonomy.An example of a nurse-initiated intervention is:

• A) Providing client teaching
• B) Administering medication
• C) Ordering a liver CAT scan
• D) Referring a client to physical therapy

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Definitions:

Border Patrol

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Civil Commitment Laws

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Kansas v. Hendricks

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Juvenile Superpredators

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