NAC632.218. Maintenance of patients’ health.

A registered nurse shall perform or supervise:

     1. The identification of the immediate and long-term goals for the care of patients under his or her care;

     2. The assessment of the need for and the provision of health education and counseling of a patient under the care of the registered nurse based on the needs of the patient, involving the patient and his or her family and friends, so that the patient may better understand the immediate and long-term goals for his or her care;

     3. The recognition of the various psychological and social needs of the patients;

     4. The provision and encouragement of an environment conducive to the safety and health of patients;

     5. The collaboration with other providers of health care to provide safe care for the patient; and

     6. The use of resources in the community to continue the proper care of a patient after the patient leaves the care of the registered nurse.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-2-87)