NCLEX: The student nurse during simulation debriefing is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and capstone…

Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) Management of Care

Case Study

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?

Question

A. Independently diagnose the medical disease and prescribe treatment.
B. Prescribe new medications without a provider order.
C. Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.
D. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.

Rationale

Correct answer: D. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.

Rationale: RNs assess, coordinate care, teach, and evaluate. Diagnosis and prescribing are provider responsibilities.

Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.

Level: Advanced

Difficulty: Hard

Subtopic: Capstone transition