Question

Which of the following are nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)

a.

Order chest x-ray for suspected humerus fracture.

b.

Order antibiotics for a respiratory infection.

c.

Reposition a patient who is on bed rest.

d.

Remind a patient to cough and deep breathe after surgery.

e.

Write transfer orders to move a patient to another hospital unit.

Answer 1

Nursing interventions include repositioning patients on bed rest and reminding them to cough and deep breathe after surgery, not ordering x-rays or antibiotics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct nursing interventions from the options provided are:

• Reposition a patient who is on bed rest.
• Remind a patient to cough and deep breathe after surgery.

Ordering chest x-rays, antibiotics, and writing transfer orders are typically responsibilities of a physician and are not considered nursing interventions. Nursing interventions are actions that a nurse undertakes as part of the care and support of a patient. Examples of nursing interventions in a clinical setting include monitoring patient vitals, administering prescribed medications, providing wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living.