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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and outcome evaluation. Assessment data include a dashboard shows catheter-associated infection rates above the benchmark for 2 months. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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Independently diagnose the medical disease and prescribe treatment.Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.Prescribe new medications without a provider order.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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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and outcome evaluation. Assessment data include a dashboard shows catheter-associated infection rates above the benchmark for 2 months. Which action is appropriate within the RN scope of practice?

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