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A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for medication pass safety. Assessment data include the new graduate feels unsure about an order that conflicts with the allergy list. 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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A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for medication pass safety. Assessment data include the new graduate feels unsure about an order that conflicts with the allergy list. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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