You may be asked a question to test your knowledge on the difference between independent nursing action and dependent nursing action. When answering questions about independent nursing action it is helpful to ask yourself if this action requires an order.
Nursing actions that do not require an order are repositioning a patient, giving a massage and providing emotional support.
Nursing actions that do require and order are dependent nursing actions such as administering medications, administering oxygen, wound care, getting an EKG reading or monitoring telemetry.
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