An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate ________to an LPN. - reinforcing the teaching

An LPN can perform ______care. - tracheostomy care

Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning? - yes

Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter? - yes

Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow precautions? - yes

Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample? - yes

A nurse delegates to an AP to assist in obtaining vital signs from a postop patient who required naloxone

(narcan) for depressed respirations. Is this an appropriate task for the AP? - no

An older adult client who is on fall precautions is found lying on the floor of his hospital room. Which of

the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take first?

A. Call the client's provider

B. Ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed

C. Inspect the client for injuries

D. Ask the client why he got out of bed w/out assistance - C. Inspect the client for injuries

An RN on a med-surg unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following

tasks should the nurse delegate to the LPN?