Delegation and Prioritization · NCLEX Exam

What is the RN's responsibility when an LPN requests assistance in administering a routine bowel-prep enema?

  1. Allow the LPN to continue the procedure alone and check back later
  2. Take over the task personally since the LPN is having difficulty
  3. Notify the nursing supervisor and document that assistance was requested
  4. Reassign the enema to a UAP so the LPN can move on to other duties
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Correct answer: Take over the task personally since the LPN is having difficulty

The RN is responsible for supervising and intervening when the delegatee requests assistance or faces difficulty.

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