67.The charge nurse assigns a nursing procedure to a new staff nurse
who has not previously performed the procedure. What action is most
important for the new staff nurse to take?
A. Review the steps in the procedure manual.
B. Ask another nurse to assist while implementing the procedure.
C. Follow the agency's policy and procedure.
D. Refuse to perform the task that is beyond the nurse's experience.
According to states' nurse practice acts, it is the responsibility of the
nurse to function within the scope of competency (D), and in this case
safe nursing practice constitutes refusal to perform the procedure
because of a lack of experience. Although state mandates, agency
policies, and continued education and experience identify tasks that
are within the scope of nursing practice, nurses should first refuse to
perform tasks that are beyond their proficiency, and then pursue
who has not previously performed the procedure. What action is most
important for the new staff nurse to take?
A. Review the steps in the procedure manual.
B. Ask another nurse to assist while implementing the procedure.
C. Follow the agency's policy and procedure.
D. Refuse to perform the task that is beyond the nurse's experience.
According to states' nurse practice acts, it is the responsibility of the
nurse to function within the scope of competency (D), and in this case
safe nursing practice constitutes refusal to perform the procedure
because of a lack of experience. Although state mandates, agency
policies, and continued education and experience identify tasks that
are within the scope of nursing practice, nurses should first refuse to
perform tasks that are beyond their proficiency, and then pursue
