NCLEX-PN

●​ Independently provide client education (about medications, disease processes, etc.) ●​ Perform or chart admissions of clients, or discharge clients LPNs also have the ability to delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel as long as the delegated task is within the scope of practice and the individual has the knowledge and competency to perform. Remember that the LPN is responsible for ensuring the task is performed safely.

You must be sure the person you delegate has the required knowledge and skills to complete the task successfully. Provide clear and specific instructions and be available for supervision, oversight, and assessment of task completion. The nurse remains responsible and accountable for the outcome of the delegation and must ensure safety, quality, and efficiency are maintained throughout the process. Client Care Assignment Assignment refers to the distribution of specific client care responsibilities among the nursing staff. The assignment of care to others, including nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and other registered nurses, is perhaps one of the most important daily decisions that nurses make. Proper and appropriate assignments facilitate quality care. Improper and inappropriate assignments can lead to poor quality of care, disappointing outcomes of care, the jeopardization of client safety, and even legal consequences. Assignments typically involve tasks such as administering medications, providing wound care, assisting with hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and more. Assignments should be based on the nurses’ skills, experience, and the needs of the clients. Effective assignment ensures that client care is appropriately distributed and managed. Assignments are based on the nursing model that the organization follows.

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