medium · NCLEX-RN management
In the surgical unit, Casey is 2 hours postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. The RN notes new-onset stridor and RR 28/min.
Which task is most appropriate to assign to a competent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the RN's supervision?
- Administer the first dose of intravenous dexamethasone ordered for airway edema.
- Retrieve the emergency tracheostomy tray and bring it to the bedside, for this client.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the oxygen therapy by monitoring the SpO2 trend.
- Auscultate the client's lung fields to determine the cause of the respiratory distress.
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