The nursing student is observing the health care team care for clients on a medicalñsurgical unit. Which action by health care team members is appropriate for the member's scope of practice?
A) The registered nurse (RN) delegates to the nursing assistant (NA) to perform bathing and toileting for a client.
B) The LP/VN developed and carried out a research study on the unit.
C) The NA provided an intramuscular injection on a client on the unit.
D) The RN with an Associate's Degree prescribed medications for a client being discharged.
Ans: A
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Scope of practice permits the RN to delegate to other members of the nursing team following the principles of delegation. The RN can only prescribe medications with an Advanced Practice Degree and nurse practitioner license. The RN can develop and carry out a research study upon approval of the institutional review board. The NA is not a medication aide and cannot administer intramuscular injections.
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