The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing stroke symptoms for 60 minutes. Which action can the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Assess the patient's gag and cough reflexes.
b. Determine when the stroke symptoms began.
c. Administer the prescribed short-acting insulin.
d. Infuse the prescribed IV metoprolol (Lopressor).
ANS: C
Administration of subcutaneous medications is included in LPN/LVN education and scope of practice. The other actions require more education and scope of practice and should be done by the registered nurse (RN).
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