Which intervention for a patient with a pulmonary embolus could be delegated to the LPN on your patient care team?

Auscultating the lungs for crackles

An LPN who has been trained to auscultate lungs sounds can gather data by routine assessment and observation. under supervision of an RN. Independently evaluating patients. assessing for symptoms of respiratory failure. and monitoring and interpreting laboratory values require additional education and skill. appropriate to the scope of practice of the RN.