Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?
A) Auscultation for bowel sounds
B) Nasogastric (NG) tube irrigation
C) Applying petroleum jelly to the lips
D) Assessment of the nares for irritation
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