Which of These Nursing Actions Should the RN Working in the Emergency

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions should the RN working in the emergency department delegate to nursing assistive personnel who help with the care of a patient who has been admitted with nausea and vomiting?

• A) Auscultate the bowel sounds.
• B) Assess for signs of dehydration.
• C) Ask the patient what precipitated the nausea.
• D) Assist the patient with oral care after vomiting.

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