Editing RN Scope of Practice (section)

== Study strategy ==

* When a question asks who should perform a task, sort candidates by client stability and by whether nursing judgment is required.
* When a question asks what the nurse should do first, look for an assessment option unless a life-threatening problem with a known protocol is present.
* Watch for answer choices that have the nurse explaining a procedure, obtaining consent, or prescribing; these are usually outside RN scope.
* Remember that the correct answer reflects the general national standard, not a single state's unusual rule.
* Verify any state-specific detail against the actual nurse practice act before applying it in practice.