The nurse is completing her plan of care for a patient with congestive heart failure.In performing a direct-care nursing intervention the nurse will:

A) Collaborate with the physician for further medication orders
B) Instruct the patient about low sodium and low fat diets
C) Refer the patient to the cardiac rehabilitation program for a home-care exercise program
D) Consult with physical therapist for cardiac rehabilitation exercises

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Catherine Parlier · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B , Explanation :  Direct-care interventions are performed through interactions with the client.Examples are physical care,emotional support,and teaching.An indirect-care intervention is an activity performed away from the client on behalf of the client.Indirect-care interventions include consulting with other healthcare team members,making referrals,advocating,and managing the environment.

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