Which patient should be assigned to an experienced LPN/LVN?
A) One day post-op coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) who is on telemetry with T 37.1° C, BP 95/50, P 92, R 18
B) Two day post-op appendectomy with T 36.8° C, BP 118/78, P 78, R 18
C) Snake bite 2 days prior with hematuria, melena, and blood seepage at the IV site with stable vital signs
D) One day post cerebral vascular accident (CVA) on a heparin drip experiencing increasing hemiplegia, with stable vital signs

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The best patient to assign to the LPN/LVN is the 2-day postoperative appendectomy patient because there is nothing that requires immediate advanced interventions. The patient on telemetry who had a CABG is still critical and requires close monitoring for sudden changes in condition and anticipated advanced nursing interventions. The patient with a snake bite is experiencing active complications of that snake bite and may require advanced interventions. The patient with a CVA is currently experiencing effects of the stroke despite the heparin drip and requires advanced interventions.

Which Patient Should Be Assigned to an Experienced LPN/LVN