which of the following nursing actions is considered an independent nurse-initiated action? A. administering medication to...

which of the following nursing actions is considered an independent nurse-initiated action?

A. administering medication to a patient

B. meeting with other healthcare professionals to discuss a patient

C. executing physician orders for a catheter

D. helping to allay a patient's fear about surgery

Expert Solution

Answer is option D.

Help the patient to allay his fear about surgery by psychological support and adequate explanation about the procedure and post operative care and outcome would be a nurse initiated intervention. But, for administration of medication, or insertion of catheter or inter disciplinary meets all required proper instructions.

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