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Question

A professional nurse is caring for a client who develops a deadly heart rhythm. The RN calls the pharmacy and asks for a medication drip to be prepared. The pharmacist tells the RN he is unable to comply without a written physician order. The RN writes an order for an intravenous drip of the medication without contacting the physician to obtain an order. How would this action be interpreted according to the Texas NPA? Question 17 options: The nurse exceeded the RN scope of practice as defined by the Texas NPA The nurse can contact any physician to sign the order within 7 days The nurse acted in the best interest of the client so there is no problem The nurse performed within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Texas NPA.