Which actions could the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who is part of the team caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease ?
A) Develop a plan to minimize difficult behavior.
B) Administer the prescribed memantine (Namenda) .
C) Remove potential safety hazards from the patient's environment.
D) Refer the patient and caregivers to appropriate community resources.
E) Help the patient and caregivers choose memory enhancement methods.
F) Evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed enteral feedings on patient nutrition.
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