The RN has developed a care plan for a patient with a hypertensive crisis who is receiving sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) . Which of the following nursing actions should not be delegated to an LPN/LVN who is working in the ICU?
A) Reposition the patient every 2 hours.
B) Titrate nitroprusside to maintain BP 160/100 mm Hg.
C) Check and document urine output hourly.
D) Monitor oxygen saturation every 2 hours.
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