What is the nurse accountable for, according to state nurse practice acts?
A) managing the care team effectively
B) making nursing diagnoses
C) prescribing PRN (as needed) medications
D) mentoring other nurses
Ans: B
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State nurse practice acts have included diagnosis as part of the domain of nursing practice for which nurses are held accountable. Overall management of the care team is not an explicit responsibility of nurses. Nurses generally do not have prescriptive authority. The responsibility for mentorship is not enacted in law.
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