Which of These Tasks Is Appropriate for the RN to Delegate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of these tasks is appropriate for the RN to delegate to a LPN/LVN?

• A) Documenting patient teaching about a routine surgical procedure
• B) Teaching a patient how to self-administer insulin
• C) Administering an oral medication to a patient
• D) Completing the initial assessment and plan of care

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Definitions:

External Respiratory

The process of gas exchange between the external environment and an organism, involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide, primarily through structures like lungs or gills.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy and nutrients.

Organ System

An organized group of tissues and organs that work together to perform a specialized set of functions (e.g., the digestive system or circulatory system).

Mobile

Capable of moving or being moved freely or easily.