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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for pneumonia with increased work of breathing. Assessment data include surgical incision with purulent drainage and fever 101.5°F (38.6°C). Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.Independently diagnose the medical disease and prescribe treatment.Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.Prescribe new medications without a provider order.

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C. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.

Why

RNs assess, coordinate care, teach, and evaluate. Diagnosis and prescribing are provider responsibilities.

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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for pneumonia with increased work of breathing. Assessment data include surgical incision with purulent drainage and fever 101.5°F (38.6°C). Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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