Fundamentals of Nursing Q 77
Which of the following nursing interventions are written correctly?
A. Apply continuous passive motion machines during the day.
B. Perform neurovascular checks.
C. Elevate head of bed 30 degrees before meals.
D. Change dressing once a shift.
Correct Answer: C. Elevate head of bed 30 degrees before meals.
It is specific in what to do and when. Nursing interventions should be specific and clearly stated, beginning with an action verb indicating what the nurse is expected to do. Action verb starts the intervention and must be precise.
Option A: This intervention does not specify the location of the application. Nursing interventions are the actual treatments and actions that are performed to help the patient to reach the goals that are set for them. The nurse uses his or her knowledge, experience, and critical-thinking skills to decide which interventions will help the patient the most.
Option B: It was not stated in this intervention when the neurovascular check should be performed. Nurses must use their knowledge, experience, resources, research of evidence-based practice, the counsel of others, and critical-thinking skills to decide which nursing interventions would best benefit a specific patient.
Option D: Qualifiers of how, when, where, time, frequency, and amount provide the content of the planned activity. For example: “Educate parents on how to take temperature and notify of any changes,” or “Assess urine for color, amount, odor, and turbidity.”