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The nurse is admitting an adolescent with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. The nurse should delegate which of the following to the LPN?

ExplanationIt is within the scope of practice for the LPN to set up the suction and oxygen equipment. The RN performs the complete initial assessment. Padded side rails are controversial in their ability to protect a child from injury and can cause embarrassment for an adolescent in particular. Tongue blades are not kept at the bedside; nothing is placed inside the mouth of a child during a seizure.