Which of These Nursing Actions Included in the Care of a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing actions included in the care of a patient who has been experiencing stroke symptoms for 60 minutes can the nurse delegate to an LPN/LVN?

• A) Assess the patient's gag and cough reflexes.
• B) Determine when the stroke symptoms began.
• C) Administer the prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix).
• D) Infuse the prescribed IV metoprolol (Lopressor).

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