Mrs. Dillon, a client recovering from CHF, is being discharged this afternoon. She needs teaching reinforced. The most appropriate caregiver to complete this activity is:
A) An LPN/LVN
B) A UAP
C) A unit secretary
D) A second-year nursing student working as a nurse tech on the unit
A
An LPN/LVN
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