The nurse is working on a medical unit with an LPN and a UAP as the team members.Which tasks should the RN complete?
A)Assignments of new admissions to staff
B)Regulation of heparin drip based on the heparin nomogram
C)Vital signs on patients admitted on previous shift
D)Dressing change for a patient 4 days post I&D of a pacemaker wound

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Only the RN is allowed to titrate IV medications because assessment is required.Assignments of new admissions to staff should be performed by the charge nurse.Vital signs on patients admitted on previous shift can be appropriately delegated to the UAP.Dressing change for a patient 4 days post I&D of a pacemaker wound can be appropriately delegated to the LPN.

The Nurse Is Working on a Medical Unit with an LPN