Which of These Nursing Actions Included in the Care Plan

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions included in the care plan for a patient with neutropenia is appropriate for the RN to delegate to an LPN/LVN who is assisting with patient care?

• A) Teaching the patient the purpose of neutropenic precautions
• B) Assessing the patient for signs and symptoms of infection
• C) Developing a discharge teaching plan for the patient and family
• D) Administer the ordered subcutaneous filgrastim (Neupogen) injection

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