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The RN on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to resource management. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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

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B. 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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The RN on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to resource management. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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