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A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and preceptorship feedback. 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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Prescribe new medications without a provider order.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.

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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 transition-to-practice skills and preceptorship feedback. 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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