To optimally use the level of preparation of the LPN, which task should the nurse delegate to the LPN?
a. Transporting a patient to the laboratory
b. Assisting with a thoracentesis
c. Restocking and counting the sterile sup-plies
d. Passing afternoon nutrition supplements and waters
B
Although the LPN/LVN could be delegated appropriately to do all of these tasks, assisting with procedures (e.g., the thoracentesis) would make best use of the LPN's emergency department educational preparation. The other activities would be appropriate to delegate to a nursing assis-tant.
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