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Question

The charge nurse supervises a novice nurse who is making client assignments. Which client is inappropriate to assign to an LPN/LVN? 1. A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who walks 30 minutes/day. 2. A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease who is due for a checkup with the health care provider. 3. A client with a history of diabetes mellitus who has an infected leg laceration. 4. A client who had a ruptured aneurysm 6 months ago has scheduled medications due.Nurse's Notes Laboratory Results Admission: Client admitted for syncope and falling at home; reported feeling dizzy the last few weeks. Client reports seeing dark stools for the last 2 weeks. Client alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Reports fatigue and weakness. Able to move all extremities with equal strength bilaterally. S1 S2 heart sounds present, no murmur or gallop; lung sounds clear throughout, reports no cough. No peripheral edema noted. Voids without difficulty. Past medical history of diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2. Client last hospitalized 1 month ago; past medical records sent to unit. Today: Client alert, oriented to person, place, and time. S1 S2 clear, lungs clear. Client reporting shortness of breath (SOB) with.