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The student nurse during simulation debriefing is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and capstone transition. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Independently diagnose the medical disease and prescribe treatment.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.

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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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The student nurse during simulation debriefing is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and capstone transition. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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