Which nursing action could the registered nurse (RN) working in a skilled care hospital unit delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) caring for a patient with a permanent tracheostomy?
A) Assess the patient's risk for aspiration.
B) Suction the tracheostomy when needed.
C) Teach the patient about self-care of the tracheostomy.
D) Determine the need for replacement of the tracheostomy tube.
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