When Caring for a Clinic Patient Who Is Experiencing an Allergic

question 3

Multiple Choice

When caring for a clinic patient who is experiencing an allergic reaction to an unknown allergen, which nursing activity is most appropriate for the RN to delegate to an LPN/LVN?

• A) Perform a focused physical assessment.
• B) Obtain the health history from the patient.
• C) Teach the patient about the various diagnostic studies.
• D) Administer skin testing by the cutaneous scratch method.

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