Which Care Activity for a Patient with a Paralytic Ileus

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A)Auscultation for bowel sounds
• B)Nasogastric (NG) tube irrigation
• C)Applying petroleum jelly to the lips
• D)Assessment of the nares for irritation

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