An infant has been transferred from the ICU to the pediatric
floor after undergoing surgery to...

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An infant has been transferred from the ICU to the pediatric
floor after undergoing surgery to correct a heart defect. Which tasks can the
nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Select all that apply. 

1. Administering oral medications. 

2. Administering IV morphine. 

3. Obtaining vital signs. 

4. Morning hygiene. 

5. Circulation checks. 6. Discharge teaching.

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Answer-1, 3 and 4. 
Administering oral medications, obtaining vital signs, and morning hygiene are the correct answer options. 
The other answer choices 2, 5, and 6 are the incorrect options. If this case study an infant has been operated on for surgery for correcting a heart defect and is being transferred from the intensive care unit to the pediatric unit.

An infant has been transferred from the ICU to the pediatric floor after undergoing surgery to correct a heart defect. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Select...

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