The Nurse Is Determining the Patient Care Assignments for a Nursing

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is determining the patient care assignments for a nursing unit. The nurse knows which responsibility may be delegated to the licensed practical nurse?

• A) Initiating the nursing care plans
• B) Formulating Nursing diagnoses
• C) Assessing a newly admitted patient
• D) Administering oral medications

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