Asked by Emilio Serrano on Jun 01, 2024

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A nurse is providing nursing care to a group of patients. Which actions are direct care interventions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ambulating a patient
B) Inserting a feeding tube
C) Performing resuscitation
D) Documenting wound care
E) Teaching about medications

Direct Care Interventions

Treatments performed through interaction with the patient. For example, a patient may require medication administration, insertion of an intravenous infusion, or counseling during a time of grief.

Feeding Tube

A medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation.

Resuscitation

The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death through measures such as artificial respiration or chest compressions.

  • Conduct nursing interventions pursuant to patient assessments and pre-defined directives.
  • Establish the leading nursing intervention focused on patient comfort and safety.
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Prince SainiJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C, E
Explanation :
All of the interventions listed (ambulating, inserting a feeding tube, performing resuscitation, and teaching) are direct care interventions involving patient and nurse interaction, except documenting wound care. Documenting wound care is an example of an indirect intervention.