Which of the following are examples of nursing responsibilities? Select all that apply.
A) recognizing the signs and symptoms of pancreatitis when it presents in a patient
B) making a diagnosis of uterine cancer following diagnostic testing
C) referring a patient diagnosed with lung cancer to a smoke-cessation group
D) researching and prescribing medication for an adolescent with uncontrolled asthma
E) performing range-of-motion exercises on an elderly patient who is in a wheelchair
F) teaching a group of high school students about the dangers of having unprotected sex

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A) Recognizing signs and symptoms falls under the assessment component of the nursing process.
B) Making a diagnosis is the responsibility of a medical doctor, not a nurse.
C) Referring a patient to additional resources such as a smoke-cessation group falls under the advocacy and coordination component of the nursing process.
D) Researching and prescribing medication is the responsibility of a medical doctor or nurse practitioner who has prescriptive authority.
E) Performing range-of-motion exercises falls under the implementation component of the nursing process.
F) Teaching falls under the education and health promotion component of the nursing process.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Nursing Responsibilities? Select