Nursing interventions are actions a nurse takes to implement their patient care plan, including any treatments, procedures, or teaching moments intended to improve the patient’s comfort and health. ((nursing intervention. (n.d.) Medical Dictionary. (2009). Retrieved April 22 2021, https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/nursing+intervention))
These actions can be as simple as adjusting the patient’s bed and resting position—or as involved as psychotherapy and crisis counseling. While some nursing interventions are doctors’ orders, nurse practitioners can also develop orders using principles of evidence-based practice. Common nursing interventions include: