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An 82-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for postoperative monitoring. Assessment data include blood pressure 180/102 mm Hg with headache and blurred vision. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.Prescribe new medications without a provider order.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.

Why

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

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An 82-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for postoperative monitoring. Assessment data include blood pressure 180/102 mm Hg with headache and blurred vision. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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