A nurse on a medical-surgical unit asks a licensed practical nurse (LPN)to help with nutritional assessments for newly admitted patients.What part of the nutritional assessment can be delegated to the LPN? Select all that apply.

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The registered nurse can safely delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN)the measurement of weight,height,body fat,hip-waist ratio,and other anthropometric measures.The LPN/LVN can document intake and output and obtain the patient's nutritional history.However,the registered nurse is responsible for reviewing and interpreting the findings of the nutritional assessment,including laboratory values.

A Nurse on a Medical-Surgical Unit Asks a Licensed Practical