A patient who has had a femoral-popliteal bypass graft to the right leg is being cared for on the surgical unit. Which action by an LPN/LVN caring for the patient requires the RN to intervene?
A) The LPN/LVN administers the ordered aspirin 160 mg after breakfast.
B) The LPN/LVN has the patient sit in a bedside chair for 90 minutes.
C) The LPN/LVN assists the patient to ambulate 40 feet in the hallway.
D) The LPN/LVN places the patient in a Fowler's position for meals.
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