You are a registered nurse (RN) working on a medical-surgica…
You are a registered nurse (RN) working on a medical-surgical unit. During your shift, you need to delegate several tasks to the nursing assistant (NA) and the licensed practical nurse (LPN) on your team. One of your patients, Mr. Johnson, has diabetes and needs his blood glucose monitored and insulin administered. Another patient, Ms. Smith, requires assistance with ambulation as part of her postoperative recovery plan. Given the “Rights of Delegation,” which task is most appropriate to delegate to the LPN? Tasks: Monitor and document Mr. Johnson’s blood glucose levels and administer his insulin; or Assist Ms. Smith with ambulation around the unit.
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