Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 39-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to scope of practice. Assessment data include family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization. Using the clinical judgment model, what is the nurse's first step?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Recognize and analyze relevant cues to determine whether the client is stable or deteriorating.
Why
NCSBN clinical judgment begins with recognizing and analyzing cues before taking action or evaluating outcomes.
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