Multiple Choice
Which task is most likely to be considered in a state's practice act as appropriate to delegate to a LPN/LVN if the patient's condition is stable and competence in the task has been established?
A) Administer an enema for an elective surgery patient.
B) Administer an antiarrhythmic medication IV while interpreting the patient's rhythm on the cardiac monitor.
C) Develop a plan of care for a stable patient admitted for observation after a head injury.
D) Teach a patient how to instill eye drops for glaucoma.
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