[Verified Answer]: A nurse plans patient care by following…

A nurse plans patient care by following evidence-based interventions and adhering to state laws. How are the Nurse Practice Act and QSEN competencies both being applied in this situation? The nurse is applying QSEN competencies for teamwork while relying solely on organizational policies. The nurse is focusing only on the Nurse Practice Act while ignoring QSEN guidelines for patient-centered care. The nurse is ensuring quality improvement by using non-legal nursing interventions. The nurse is integrating QSEN’s focus on evidence-based practice with the Nurse Practice Act’s legal requirements for professional accountability.