The nurse is caring for a client with hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis. Which of these tasks can be delegated to the nursing assistant who is helping with the client's care?
A. Assess the client's respiratory pattern.
B. Increase the IV normal saline to 120 mL/hr.
C. Titrate O2 to maintain an O2 saturation of 95% to 100%.
D. Apply the pulse oximeter for continuous readings.
Ans: D. Apply the pulse oximeter for continuous readings.
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