should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistant personnel for an older patient with a bowel obstruction? Select all that apply
a. Administer analgesics as needed
b. Provide mouth care every 2 hours
c. Assess abdomen for distention
d. Teach the patient about surgical procedures
e. Provide the patient with a few ice chips
Answer:
b. provide mouth care every 2 hours
e. provide the patient with a few ice chips
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