The RN Has Developed a Care Plan for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The RN has developed a care plan for a patient with a hypertensive crisis who is receiving sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) . Which of the following nursing actions should not be delegated to an LPN/LVN who is working in the ICU?

• A) Reposition the patient every 2 hours.
• B) Titrate nitroprusside to maintain BP 160/100 mm Hg.
• C) Check and document urine output hourly.
• D) Monitor oxygen saturation every 2 hours.

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