A 23-year-old patient is admitted with diabetes insipidus. Which action will be most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Titrate the infusion of 5% dextrose in water.
b. Teach the patient how to use desmopressin (DDAVP) nasal spray.
c. Assess the patient's hydration status every 8 hours.
d. Administer subcutaneous DDAVP.
ANS: D
Administration of medications is included in LPN/LVN education and scope of practice. Assessments, patient teaching, and titrating fluid infusions are more complex skills and should be done by the RN.
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