The Nurse Is Identifying Care to Delegate to Unlicensed Assistive

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is identifying care to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel.Which actions could be safely delegated in the care of a patient with fulminant liver failure?

• A) Evaluating the patient's mental status
• B) Assisting with bathing and positioning
• C) Assessing the stool and urine for blood
• D) Monitoring laboratory studies for abnormal values

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