When caring for a client with pneumonia, which nursing activities are most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) working under RN supervision?
a. Administering metered-dose inhaled medications
b. Monitoring lung sounds
c. Evaluating use of the incentive spirometer
d. Nasotracheal suctioning to collect a sputum specimen
e. Teaching the importance of fluid intake
Answer:
a. Administering metered-dose inhaled medications
b. Monitoring lung sounds
d. Nasotracheal suctioning to collect a sputum specimen
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