Which of these tasks is appropriate for the RN to delegate to a ...

[fbq8i]

Which of these tasks is appropriate for the RN to delegate to a LPN/LVN?
 
  a. Documenting patient teaching about a routine surgical procedure
  b. Teaching a patient how to self-administer insulin
  c. Administering an oral medication to a patient
  d. Completing the initial assessment and plan of care

Question 2

An 85-year-old patient with chronic health problems is being considered for placement in a long-term care facility after discharge from the hospital. What purpose does the cost-effective nursing strategy of patient teaching help to achieve?
 
  a. Providing reasonable expectations from health care
  b. Giving the patient a sense of control over illness
  c. Preventing complications of chronic illness
  d. Increasing patient satisfaction with care

[chjcharjto14]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

[fbq8i]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cassie_ragen]

Gracias!