NCLEX-PN

10. Which of the following tasks are appropriate for an LPN to perform? Select all that apply. A.​ Adjust the cervical traction device of a 68-year-old client as instructed by the charge nurse. B.​ Teaching a 24-year-old first-time mother how to properly care for her new baby. C.​ Assess a 36-year-old man newly admitted for chest pain. D.​ Obtain an occult blood sample from a 16-year-old client with ulcerative colitis. E.​ Document the administration of acetaminophen to a stable 43-year-old, status post-op knee arthroplasty client.

A.​ B, C, D. E B.​ A, C, D C.​ B, D, E D.​ A, B, C, D, E Correct Response: C (B,D,E)

Explanation : While LPNs are expected to perform assessments, initial assessments should always be performed by a registered nurse or attending physician. LPNs should take orders for client care and equipment adjustment from prescribing providers directly, not the charge nurse. Teaching, obtaining stool samples, and documenting medication administration are all within the scope of practice of an LPN. (See Mastering the Art of Delegation: A Vital Nursing Skill )

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