The nurse is working on a medical unit with an LPN and UAP as the team members. Which tasks should the RN complete?
a. Vital signs on a patient admitted from the ED
b. Turning a patient who had a CVA 4 days ago
c. Feeding a patient requiring assistance
d. Recording the I&O on a patient on strict fluid restrictions
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A This patient requires an initial assessment, for which only the RN can be re-sponsible.
B This can be delegated.
C This can be delegated.
D This can be delegated.
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