Which of these nursing actions included in the plan of care for a patient who is receiving intermittent tube feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube may be delegated to an LPN/LVN?
A) Providing skin care to the area around the tube site
B) Assessing the patient's nutritional status at least weekly
C) Determining the need for the addition of water to the feedings
D) Teaching the patient and family how to administer tube feedings
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