Identify the task that may be delegated to an LPN (LVN) if all the clients are stable
a. Adding potassium to a bag of D5W that was already hanging
b. Developing the nursing diagnosis for a newly admitted client
c. Teaching a new diabetic patient how to administer insulin injections
d. Turning a client with a CVA every 2 hours
D
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