medium · NCLEX-RN physiological
Which task is most appropriate for the RN to delegate to a competent Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) for a client who is stable and on a chronic ventilator?
- Auscultate lung sounds to verify tube placement after a position change
- Teach the family how to respond to a ventilator disconnect alarm
- Perform routine oral care with subglottic suctioning.
- Adjust the FiO2 based on a pulse oximetry reading of 89%
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