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RN Comprehensive Predictor ( 179 Questions)
A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct. Performing a sterile dressing change falls within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Incorrect. Discharge teaching often involves complex information and considerations, which are typically better suited for a registered nurse.
Incorrect. An admission assessment requires comprehensive assessment skills that are typically performed by registered nurses.
Incorrect. Completing assessments related to complex neurological changes, such as the Glasgow Coma Scale for a stroke, is typically within the scope of a registered nurse.
A. Correct. Performing a sterile dressing change falls within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
B. Incorrect. Discharge teaching often involves complex information and considerations, which are typically better suited for a registered nurse.
C. Incorrect. An admission assessment requires comprehensive assessment skills that are typically performed by registered nurses.
D. Incorrect. Completing assessments related to complex neurological changes, such as the Glasgow Coma Scale for a stroke, is typically within the scope of a registered nurse.