The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a patient with a hypertensive crisis who is receiving sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) .Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) ?
A) Titrate nitroprusside to decrease mean arterial pressure (MAP) to 115 mm Hg.
B) Evaluate effectiveness of nitroprusside therapy on blood pressure (BP) .
C) Set up the automatic blood pressure machine to take BP every 15 minutes.
D) Assess the patient's environment for adverse stimuli that might increase BP.
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