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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for intravenous antibiotic therapy. Assessment data include the client reports nausea and vomiting after taking a new oral medication. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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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.Prescribe new medications without a provider order.

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C. 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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A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for intravenous antibiotic therapy. Assessment data include the client reports nausea and vomiting after taking a new oral medication. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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