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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to trend recognition. Assessment data include the exhibit shows rising oxygen needs, new crackles, and decreasing urine output. 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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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to trend recognition. Assessment data include the exhibit shows rising oxygen needs, new crackles, and decreasing urine output. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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