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The community health nurse at a public health clinic is being evaluated for risk related to secondary prevention. Assessment data include a client with active tuberculosis missed two public health appointments. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Prescribe new medications without a provider order.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.

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

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

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The community health nurse at a public health clinic is being evaluated for risk related to secondary prevention. Assessment data include a client with active tuberculosis missed two public health appointments. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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