Reference no: EM133805290

Problem

Marianne, a veteran Emergency Department (ED) RN of 15 years, admits a client with a diagnosis of dehydration and heat stroke. Marianne completes an initial assessment of the client and assigns the physician's order of inserting an intravenous line to Ben, an LPN who recently (within the last month) completed an IV therapy course approved by their state board of nursing regulations. Marianne offers to administer the normal saline intravenous solution when another nurse asks her assistance with an admission of a multiple-trauma client. Although Marianne has not personally supervised Ben with this skill, she is aware of his proficiency in other nursing tasks. Ben assures Marianne that he is comfortable with the procedure. Get the instant assignment help. Marianne leaves to assist with the trauma case, asking to be notified immediately if problems occur. In answering the following question: consider the client's diagnosis; the length of time the LPN has spent performing this procedure; the procedure itself; the staff involved; potential complications; and approval from their state board of nursing regulations. Is it appropriate for the RN to delegate this task to the LPN? Why/why not?