Which of these nursing actions can the RN working in a long-term care facility delegate to an experienced LPN/LVN who is caring for a patient with a permanent tracheostomy?
A) Assessing the patient's risk for aspiration
B) Suctioning the tracheostomy when needed
C) Educating the patient about self-care of the tracheostomy
D) Determining the need for replacement of the tracheostomy tube
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