Care Delivery Using the Team-Based Approach Is Used on a Telemetry

Multiple Choice

Care delivery using the team-based approach is used on a telemetry nursing unit. The team consists of one registered nurse (RN) , two licensed practical nurses (LPNs) , and one unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) . Staff have been charged to improve quality of care while ensuring cost containment. Which assignments would meet both criteria?

A) The RN administers all medications to all patients.
B) The LPN performs sterile dressings and IV tubing changes on all central lines.
C) The experienced UAP places telemetry electrodes and attaches to cardiac monitor.
D) The RN administers an enema to a stable patient who has an order "administer fleet enema prn when no bowel movement in two days."