Prior to the nurse implementing a nursing procedure for a patient, the nurse should initially:
A) question the rationale for the procedure.
B) perform a physical assessment of the patient.
C) check the agency manual for the procedure.
D) mentally review the procedure.

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Reviewing the procedure, checking the manual if uncertain, confirming the order for the procedure, assessing that there is no interference with the completion of the procedure, and identifying the patient are standard steps in deliberative nursing action.

Prior to the Nurse Implementing a Nursing Procedure for a Patient