A traveling nurse is taking a temporary assignment out of state. Which of the following information should the nurse identify is the purpose of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?

A. An educator's primary role is to provide knowledge and teach others about health-related topics, procedures, or skills. While analyzing a clinical situation might involve sharing information or educating patients and colleagues, the core function of an educator is to impart knowledge rather than solely analyzing clinical situations.
B. A mentor provides guidance, support, and advice based on their experience and expertise. While mentors might analyze clinical situations as part of their role, their primary focus is on guiding and developing others rather than just analyzing situations.
C. A critical thinker evaluates and interprets information, assessing situations logically and systematically to make sound decisions. Critical thinking is fundamental to effective problem-solving and decision- making in nursing practice.
D. An advocate supports and speaks up for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their preferences and best interests are considered in care decisions.

A. The role of the AP includes tasks like recording the amount of fluids the client consumes and produces (urine, emesis, etc.), but it does not require specialized nursing knowledge.
B. Postmortem care involves preparing the body after death for the family or transfer to the morgue. This task can be performed by an AP.
C. While this task can be delegated to both LPNs and APs, it is often considered a basic task that can be assigned to the AP to free up the LPN for more complex patient care responsibilities.
D. Inserting an NG tube is a skill that LPNs are trained to perform, and it is within their scope of practice in many states and healthcare settings, provided they have received the appropriate training and certification.