The Registered Nurse Is Working with a Licensed Practical Nurse

The registered nurse is working with a licensed practical nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel.  A client has just returned to the cardiac unit after a percutaneous coronary intervention.  Which actions are most appropriate for the registered nurse to assign to the licensed practical nurse?  Select all that apply.

A) Administer oral pain medication for the client's chronic lower back pain
B) Assist the client with the use of a urinal post-procedure
C) Monitor for bleeding at the catheter insertion site every 15 minutes
D) Perform the initial post-procedure vital sign measurements
E) Review the ECG monitor for dysrhythmias

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