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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to reproductive physiology. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness when standing. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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

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D. 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 nursing care related to reproductive physiology. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness when standing. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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