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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to immune and inflammatory response. Assessment data include the client develops redness and warmth at an IV insertion site. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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

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A. 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 immune and inflammatory response. Assessment data include the client develops redness and warmth at an IV insertion site. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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