Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Toddler and preschool development
NCLEX: A 3-year-old child in the pediatric clinic is being evaluated for developmental expectations for toddler and pres…
Psychology / lifespan development Health Promotion and Maintenance
Case Study
A 3-year-old child in the pediatric clinic is being evaluated for developmental expectations for toddler and preschool development. Assessment data include the child has frequent tantrums and the caregiver asks about limit setting. 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. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.
D. Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.
B. Prescribe new medications without a provider order.
C. Assess, analyze cues, implement nursing interventions per orders, teach, evaluate outcomes, and question unsafe orders.
D. Delegate nursing assessment and evaluation on an unstable client.
Rationale
Correct answer: C. 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.
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.