Which Nursing Interventions Included in the Care of a Mechanically

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which nursing interventions included in the care of a mechanically ventilated patient with acute respiratory failure can the registered nurse (RN) delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) working in the intensive care unit?

• A)Assess breath sounds every hour.
• B)Monitor central venous pressures.
• C)Place patient in the prone position.
• D)Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.

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