You Are Caring for a Heart Failure Patient Who Suddenly

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a heart failure patient who suddenly developed symptoms that include shortness of breath, increased respiratory rate, bilateral crackles and frothy sputum. You have notified the physician and received orders for the patient. Which activity would be appropriate to delegate to a licensed practical nurse?

A) Start an IV.
B) Check vital signs every 15 minutes.
C) Morphine sulfate 2mg IV push
D) Insert a foley catheter.